Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney names factor which will decide Man City's Premier League title race
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes Manchester City's recent experience of the Premier League title run-in will see them pip Arsenal this season.
Heading into this weekend's fixtures, City currently find themselves eight points behind Mikel Arteta's side with a game in hand over them.
The Blues could cut that gap to five points before the Gunners have kicked a ball on Saturday when they host Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in the early kick-off.
Arsenal host Leeds United a couple of hours later hoping to either respond or extend their advantage further. Despite the north London club being as far in front as they are at the moment, Rooney believes that Pep Guardiola's team have what it takes to overtake the Gunners and retain their crown. ALSO READ: City get Haaland injury update Speaking to CNN, the current DC United boss said: "I hope Arsenal do win it [but] I think City will pip them to it.
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