The Premier League title race has taken a dramatic turn, and a Manchester United legend has delivered a brutal verdict. Paul Scholes, an 11-time champion with United, has declared that "Arsenal are gone" and that all the momentum now firmly belongs to Manchester City.

This stark assessment comes as Arsenal's once-commanding lead has evaporated following a shocking 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth, coupled with City's dominant 3-0 victory at Chelsea. The Gunners' cushion is now a precarious six points, and crucially, City still have a game in hand.

The stage is now set for a season-defining clash this Sunday at the Etihad Stadium, where the top two meet in a potential title decider. Scholes, speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, sees only one outcome, questioning Arsenal's ability to win the biggest games. "I can’t see anything other than a City win on Sunday," he stated.

While City have not been their imperious selves this season, their recent form in knockout competitions is ominous. After a Champions League exit, they have secured silverware by beating Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final and delivered statement wins over Liverpool and Chelsea in the FA Cup. Scholes believes this period has seen manager Pep Guardiola return to his coaching roots, meticulously guiding a newer generation of players to peak at the perfect time.

With the destiny of the Premier League trophy potentially on the line this weekend, all eyes will be on whether Arsenal can defy Scholes's prediction and reignite their championship charge, or if City will seize control and march toward a fifth title in six years.