EPL 2016/17: 5 reasons why Manchester City are favourites to win the league

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Sergio Aguero (R) of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with his team mate Fernandinho (L) during the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor on November 26, 2016 in Burnley, England.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Manchester City are looking to reach the same stratosphere of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

#4 The impending arrival of Gabriel Jesus

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 27:  Gabriel Jesus of Palmeiras celebrates with the trophy after winning the match between Palmeiras and Chapecoense for the Brazilian Series A 2016 at Allianz Parque on November 27, 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  (Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)
Gabriel Jesus will make a sizeable impact at Manchester City

One of the problems that has hamstrung City’s title challenges for the last couple of seasons has been their lack of depth up front - they have been overly reliant on Sergio Aguero. Despite being incredibly potent, the Argentine has been struck down by injuries that have forced him to miss a string of games.

Fortunately, this is not something City need to worry about this season, because of the impending arrival of Brazilian Wunderkind Gabriel Jesus. The 19-year-old is one of the most exciting young talents in world football and he has been on fire this season for both club and country. His 21 goals in 40 appearances for Palmeiras fired them to a League victory this season and he has also scored four times in his six appearances for the Brazilian National team in World Cup Qualifying.

The prospect of Pep Guardiola getting his hands on a youngster of this talent is mouthwatering.

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