“We are favourites” – Manchester City midfielder believes in Premier League title advantage mover Arsenal

Gonzalez, who has filled the void left by Rodri and his injuries with remarkable ease at various times this season, is now a leading voice in a dressing room that feels City’s title-winning knowhow is perhaps starting to overwhelm Mikel Arteta’s challengers.

Nico Gonzalez: “I trust my teammates”

Speaking to Viaplay, Nico Gonzalez insisted upon his belief that he and his Manchester City teammates are now the favourites to beat Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and claim this season’s Premier League title.

“For me, yeah, we are favourites because I trust my team-mates. I trust the whole team,” Gonzalez insisted.

The Spaniard continued, “I always believe we’re the best team. I guess them [Arsenal], they might think they’re favourites.”

The road to another Treble: Final fixtures and fitness

The “favourites” tag will be put to the test immediately as Manchester City travel to the Hill Dickinson Stadium in early May to face an Everton side still aiming for European football qualification in the final weeks of the season.

By the time kick-off comes around on Merseyside, City could find themselves six points behind Arsenal having played two games fewer, with the Gunners hosting Fulham on Saturday evening at the Emirates Stadium.

With Manchester City currently on a three-day break from football duties, Pep Guardiola could be sweating on the fitness of Rodri, who has been absent from the last two matches with a calf issue sustained during the win over Arsenal.

Should Manchester City navigate the trip to Merseyside unscathed, they face a final run-in against Brentford and Aston Villa at home, while a further home meeting with Crystal Palace and an away trip to Bournemouth are yet to have confirmed dates in the diary.