"Sometimes..." - Samir Nasri makes bold Man City vs Arsenal prediction ahead of Premier League title clash

Former Arsenal and Manchester City winger Samir Nasri has offered his prediction ahead of the pair's clash on Wednesday evening.

The Gunners have led the Premier League title race since the opening weekend.

However, three consecutive draws against Liverpool, West Ham and Southampton has seen their title-winning credentials put to the test.

Mikel Arteta faces a daunting task as he looks to hold off the defending champions, who are eyeing their third successive title under Pep Guardiola.

Anything but a win at the Etihad could see them lose grip on first place, gifting City the opportunity to go top if they take advantage of their two games in hand.

With an FA Cup final on the horizon, and a Champions League semi-final scheduled for May, Guardiola still has plenty to play for. However, for Arteta, it is all or nothing, with so much hinging on Wednesday's match.

Meanwhile, Nasri, who was part of the side the Manchester City side that won their first domestic title in 2012, has offered his twopence on the contest.

Nasri makes bold prediction

Nasri, who knows both clubs well after he made the controversial switch from the Emirates to the Etihad in 2011, reckons Arsenal's nerves could get the better of them.

The Frenchman told L'equipe: “City are reaching the peak of their form at the right moment, with all of their players being available for the run-in, unlike previous years.

"Meanwhile, Arsenal are slowing down, having been in the lead virtually all season. Sometimes, when you’re so close to your goal but you’re not used to winning, you get the jitters.”

It is true that the Gunners are lacking in experience at this stage of the competition, whilst one must cast their mind back to 2015 to recall their last victory at the Etihad, when goals from Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud ensured a 2-0 win.

Only time will tell whether Arsenal can get over the line, or if Manchester City's title-winning expertise will prove too much for the north London side.

Topics: Samir Nasri, Arsenal, Manchester City, Premier League, Football Manager

Joe Adams

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