Gary Neville explains one condition for Arsenal winning title ahead of Man City clash

Gary Neville believes Arsenal need this Sunday's clash with Manchester City more than their rivals. The Gunners are currently ahead of City in the table, sitting in top spot and one point clear of Pep Guardiola's men ahead of Sunday's meeting.

But with the toughest run-in from the three title-chasers, there may well be more at stake for the Gunners as they look to go one better than last season in winning the title. It's for that reason Neville believes Mikel Arteta's men need the three points more than City this weekend despite heading into the game with an advantage in the standings.

"With the run-in, I think [Arsenal] have to win on Sunday," Neville said on The Overlap. "You always have to imagine that City are going to be perfect. Unfortunately, we’re at the point in the season where they could win eight games on the bounce.

"I don’t think Arsenal will. The reason I say you have to win is because I am not sure who else is going to take points off City on the journey. Of course, they could drop points, it’s football. But that’s why I think [Sunday is] so important. City would be disappointed with a draw but I think to damage them, and to give you the full belief, I think you need to win.

"It’s a beautiful game for Arsenal,’ Neville added. In the sense… It’s a beautiful game for us to watch Arsenal, to think about the fact you go back 12 months, there is a direct parallel between last season and this season." Speaking about Arsenal's chances this Easter weekend, Neville added: "I always said at the end of last season, when they struggled, I wanted to see them in that situation again in the run-in against City, against the big teams and see how they handle it.

"I think we all probably feel the same. We’re a lot more confident that Arsenal are going to handle this game better than they did last year. This is the start of the run-in. It’s real. It’s happening now. Sunday, it’s huge. It’s a crossroads game. I think these games can sometimes signify or create history.

"As Arsenal, if you win on Sunday, you will look back on this game as the defining moment. I’m not saying it’s the only test. You could win on Sunday and then lose three games. But I don’t think you would. I think if you won Sunday, the confidence and belief would be huge and City’s would be dented. It’s a defining game for those players and manager. He’s got to show and demonstrate that he can live with Klopp and Guardiola and handle these big moments."