To me it's quite logical that Manchester city is almost everyone's favorite to lift this year premier league title, due to their experience and debth within the ranks of their squad, but to me, I really don't think they are that good this season,
You are actually right because Manchester City last season and now are actually not the same because last season to an extend we were thinking that Arsenal will win the league but do to how consistent Manchester City is they were able to win there way to the first position and at the end wining the trophy. So actually the kind of favour that followed them last season is not longer with them on this season because for now Liverpool and Arsenal are the most favoured because unlike there last season when Arsenal was there only competitor but this season not only Arsenal but also Liverpool, although there chances are not yet over because they still have the chance to compete with Liverpool only if they can win Arsenal on there meeting and if they draw it will still affect them because Arsenal and Liverpool will still be ahead of them.
The premier league is still very open for the three leading teams. I will say Manchester City stand a better chance of beating Arsenal at home. If they can't beat Arsenal it's going to be a draw. But I don't see Manchester City losing to Arsenal that can't happen. Pep is an experienced manager and he knows when to grab an opportunity and make good use of it. If Manchester City were playing away to Arsenal I would have had a different thought about it. But pep has most of his senior team players available, so winning Arsenal shouldn't be a big deal. But if by mistake city lose to Arsenal, then they should forget about the league.