A win against Newcastle United when Premier League action resumes on January 13 would see Manchester City record their third straight league win after a tricky period in the league for the Blues.
Top-flight action halts next weekend as Pep Guardiola’s attention turns to defending the FA Cup. Championship strugglers Huddersfield Town travel to the Etihad and after that the league fixtures appear to make kinder viewing for the champions.
City are aiming to exert revenge on Newcastle after tasting Carabao Cup defeat at St James’ Park in September. Should they do that, an opportunity opens up to gain ground on the leading pack. ALSO READ: City fans sent wild by De Bruyne selection decision ALSO READ: Haaland injury latest and time-frame for City return Clashes against Burnley, Brentford, Everton and Chelsea, with three of those four games at home, look favourable.
The next six Premier League games are rounded off with a trip to Bournemouth, a club City have never lost to. February 5, when City travel to Brentford, holds added importance as title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool go head-to-head a day earlier.