Former Manchester City Midfielder, Samir Nasri has said that the Citizens will beat Arsenal on Wednesday to be at a vantage position to clinch the title.
Arsenal have topped the English Premier League log since day 1 but now face a big task of losing grip of the number 1 position.
Mikel Arteta’s men have drawn three successive matches, giving up leads at Liverpool and West Ham in recent weeks.
It means Arsenal have dropped six points in their last three games and unless they win at the Etihad, their destiny will no longer be in their own hands.
City is eyeing a third successive title under Pep Guardiola.
Nasri, who helped the Manchester outfit claim their first title in 2012, has told L’Equipe: “I can’t wait for it, because the winner will have one hand on the title, and the fact that these are two clubs that meant something for my playing career.
“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.”