Manchester City 3-1 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points

#1 Are De Bruyne-inspired Manchester City already title-winning material?

Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League

Based on the level of performances shown by Pep Guardiola's side this season, notably against sides from last season's top six, Manchester City look to already be running away with league silverware.

Apart from a 15-minute spell in the early stages of the second half, Manchester City were always operating at a higher tempo than the Gunners in terms of ball movement, pass accuracy and chances at goal. Kevin de Bruyne was at his inspirational best, locating his targets with passes as precise as a surgeon handles his needle.

His one-two with Fernandinho before slamming the ball past the reach of Petr Cech corroborates his world-class status. Sergio Aguero shows no signs of a goal-drought, while Jesus continues to chip in with goals even though they have been coming off the bench of late.

If defending was Manchester City's Achilles Heel last season, even that issue looks to have been taken care of, with younger and quicker fullbacks replacing ageing material in Pablo Zabaleta, Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy. John Stones has shown a marked improvement and is finally beginning to justify his 50-million price tag.

If City continue to maintain this level week-in and week-out in the Premier League and the likes of de Bruyne and Aguero step up every game, there is no reason why City are early and firm favourites to get their hands on a third Premier League title.