Five Man City fixtures that will shape their Premier League title challenge vs Liverpool FC

Manchester City and their fans will be scouring the new Premier League fixture list for any advantage they can spot as the Blues are set to battle Liverpool again for the title.

It's a modern rivalry that has been settled twice on the final day in recent years, so any small advantage in each fixture could be the difference between winning or losing the title. City will be largely pleased with their fixtures, with most of their tougher games sandwiched in between easier games on paper, although the relentless nature of this season will mean plenty of games will be played with just two or three days to prepare.

While City will target three points from every game, they will look at five games in particular as potentially defining to their title chances.

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As opening days go, City could hardly have been handed a tougher start. It's rare that the Premier League put a meeting between two big clubs on the opening weekend, so an away trip to an ever-improving West Ham is probably as difficult as it gets.

West Ham held City to a draw at the London Stadium in May, as the Blues closed in on the title, and they will be no room for a slow start against David Moyes' side in August - especially with Liverpool facing Fulham so a potentially easier chance to get three points on the board early on.

After West Ham, City's start is not too taxing, with home clashes against Tottenham and Manchester United the biggest tests while Liverpool travel to United, Everton, Chelsea and Arsenal in their opening ten games. For both sides, their 11th game is the first clash between the two likely title contenders at Anfield.

Both teams will be into their rhythm, and history suggests that if