Man City's 'injustice', 'hell-bent' Arsenal and Liverpool's luck - how Premier League will be won

The Premier League returns with a bang this weekend amid a thrilling three horse title race.

Champions Manchester City face leaders Arsenal on Sunday in what looks a defining fixture. It's an opportunity for the Blues to strike a heavy blow on the Gunners as both battle with Liverpool for the crown.

City start the weekend third, a point adrift of the leading pair, but firmly in contention as they chase an historic fourth successive championship while also eyeing a double treble. But this season's victor is very difficult to call given the form of the three leading contenders.

Arsenal have won eight top flight games on the bounce, Liverpool have lost one league game since September, City are undefeated in 22 games. Someone has to blink first. Here, we get the lowdown from inside all three camps.

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There has been a feeling at City this season that they haven't had the credit for what they have done when a Treble hangover would have been easy to hide behind. That the blips in form have been overplayed and the good performances and runs - such as the ongoing 22-match unbeaten streak in all competitions featuring 19 wins - are too easily brushed off as to be expected.

City are being fuelled by that perceived slight as they attempt to make more history and win four leagues in a row. They know how to win titles and believe they have put themselves into a position to achieve what they want to this season.

The visit of Arsenal is a six-pointer but this team knows more than Arsenal and Liverpool that every victory could be the difference between silverware or