Crunch matches and banana skins - 10 games that will define new Man City Premier League bid

Winning their third title in a row last season after overcoming an unexpected challenger in Arsenal meant Man City joined an exclusive club with only four other members. Huddersfield Town, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and now Manchester City are the only clubs in English football history to have won three first division titles on the trot.

Pep Guardiola’s side are already red-hot favourites to win the league again next year. Already considered one of the best English club sides we’ve seen after a remarkable treble-winning season, a fourth consecutive title could establish City with a claim to be the greatest.

The domestic campaign last season didn’t start as smoothly as previous title wins; it took Guardiola until late February to strike the right balance, sending City on a run of 12 wins on the bounce to secure the title.

City’s record in big games prior to the season just gone by, was excellent and oftentimes a major factor in securing titles when pushed to the brink by Liverpool. However, away against teams in the top ten, City only recorded two wins which came against Fulham who finished tenth and a crucial win against Arsenal at The Emirates.

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As fearsome as Man City are, their away record is far from perfect – this will give teams hope of a result next season.

Here are some notable games for City fans:

City will visit the team managed by their former captain, Vincent Kompany on the opening day. In their last seven meetings, Burnley have won none, scored none and conceded 25 goals.

Where City dealt Arsenal a psychological blow in last season’s title race. Guardiola hasn’t lost at The Emirates in the Premier League since taking