Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says Arsenal are favourites for the title.

Arsene Wenger's side host Stoke on Saturday (3pm) who themselves have been in fine form, following back-to-back wins over Burnley and Watford.

"We are in the best place we could be in," Hughes said.

"We don't have a great record there and we would love to change that at the weekend. It will be tough but we are in a good place.

"Arsenal, as a team, look in good shape and whilst we have a lot of confidence, given their form too, it isn't a good time to play them.

"At times, Arsenal have struggled with consistency, and it has cost them, but you sense this could be their year.

"It's important for us to give ourselves an opportunity to get something out of the game, we need to stay in the match and frustrate them."