Rooney insists Premier League title chase is far from finished

Wayne Rooney insists the Premier League title race is still alive after Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Here’s why Rooney believes the battle is far from over and what this means for the teams involved.

Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki netted for City, while Kai Havertz scored the equalizer, closing the gap to just three points behind Arsenal, who still hold a game in hand. A win for City against Burnley on Wednesday would see them leapfrog Arsenal into first place.

Despite the mounting pressure on Arsenal, Rooney maintains that the situation remains unpredictable: “This title race is not over yet... City have got one more game to try to win, so I still have Arsenal down as slight favorites.” He highlights the importance of composure in the final stretch of the season.

City's coach Pep Guardiola echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the competitiveness of Arsenal while emphasizing the challenges ahead, mentioning tough fixtures against teams like Everton and Bournemouth.

Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta remains optimistic, stating, “100%. We have to look in the mirror... We had the best chances but didn’t convert.” The race intensifies as the season approaches its climax.