Manchester City holds a mental advantage over Arsenal heading into their crucial championship clash, according to Rooney.

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester City possess a psychological advantage over Arsenal in the Premier League title race, driven by their experience and ability to remain composed in pivotal moments.

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This edge, Rooney suggests, stems from City's familiarity with securing titles under Pep Guardiola, granting them a mental superiority over their competitors.

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Rooney notes that Guardiola and his team are better equipped to handle pressure, allowing them to stay calm in comparison to Arsenal's squad, which he thinks will struggle to match City's composure.

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According to Rooney, the experience and talent of City's manager and players will enable them to maintain their calm and focus, even in intense situations, as he stated on The Wayne Rooney Show.

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Rooney also pointed out that Arsenal's players may be worried due to their recent run of losses, which can lead to a negative mindset that affects their performance, as they start to wonder when their next goal or win will come from.

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Manchester City recently closed the gap with league leaders Arsenal after defeating Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, moving into second place with six points behind Arsenal and having a game in hand, which they will play against Arsenal on Sunday.

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Despite their strong position, City's recent setbacks, including a loss to Bournemouth, have raised concerns about their momentum as they continue to pursue the title fiercely.

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Rooney views the upcoming encounter between City and Arsenal as a potential "title decider," implying that the winner will likely become the favorite to win the league.

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A draw, Rooney suggests, could also be beneficial for Arsenal, but he emphasizes that Arteta's team must employ a disciplined and resilient strategy to achieve a favorable outcome.

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Rooney advises Arsenal to prioritize stopping City from winning, even if it means playing a type of football that may not be appealing to fans, by being resilient enough to prevent City from scoring.