Former France winger Samir Nasri has said Manchester City will beat Arsenal on Wednesday and believes the winner of the game at the Etihad will have “one hand on the title”.

The Gunners have led the Premier League since Match Day 1, but now face a serious task in holding off the defending champions.

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.”