‘I’ve not seen them do it’ – Scholes pinpoints what Arsenal are missing this season
The footballing world is bracing for what promises to be a monumental title decider between Manchester City and Arsenal.
The Gunners had the lead for most of the season and now it is being cut short by Man City.
The match at the Etihad Stadium promises to be the biggest match of the season and it could decide the title race.
Weighing in on the high-stakes encounter, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has offered a characteristically blunt and confident prediction, backing Pep Guardiola’s battle-tested squad to shatter Arsenal’s title dreams once again.
Having finished second for the last three seasons, Mikel Arteta is hoping to end his team’s league title drought.
On the other hand, Guardiola is ready to cement his place in Premier League history by winning his 7th Premier League title.
Paul Scholes backs Man City to beat Arsenal
Speaking ahead of the clash, Scholes made it abundantly clear where he believes the Premier League crown is heading.
Despite acknowledging Arsenal’s immense tactical growth and resilience, the former England midfielder pointed to City’s sheer “muscle memory” as the ultimate deciding factor.
Scholes argued that while Arsenal have the raw talent to go toe-to-toe with anyone, Man City’s squad is uniquely constructed to handle the psychological battle.
‘I just think Arsenal have gone, me,’ the former United midfielder told The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast
‘I just think all the momentum is with City. At some point, you have to beat your rivals. I’ve not seen them do it, they don’t win big games.’
Man United legend may have a point about the Gunners
Over the last few seasons, Arsenal have frequently pushed City to the absolute brink, only to falter slightly in the grueling final weeks.
While Arteta has undoubtedly instilled a more robust winning mentality within his ranks, the Etihad Stadium remains a formidable fortress where visiting teams rarely dictate terms.
Arsenal’s last victory against Man City at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League came over a decade ago on January 18, 2015.
Under the management of Arsène Wenger, the Gunners secured a 2-0 win thanks to a penalty from Santi Cazorla and a second-half header from Olivier Giroud.
Arteta’s team have a point to prove and to control the Premier League title race, they must beat Man City at the Etihad.
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