David James has named the ‘favourite’ to win the Premier League after Manchester City closed the gap on title favourites Arsenal .

Man City clinched a routine 3-0 win over in-form Sunderland shortly after Arsenal’s deflating 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa .

Sunderland have exceeded expectations during their return to the Premier League but were no match for Pep Guardiola ’s side, who were 2-0 up at half-time thanks to goals from Ruben Dias and Josko Gvadiol.

Phil Foden continued his superb form with his fifth goal in three games, Man City climbing back up to second in the Premier League, now just two points behind Arsenal.

Arsenal have been by far the best team in England this season but dropped points for the third time in five games at Villa Park.

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