Man City next six Premier League fixtures compared to their title rivals including Arsenal and Manchester United

Manchester City are in familiar territory while putting their feet up for the September international break.

Four victories from as many early-season games in the Premier League this season means the reigning champions and treble-winners are the only team with a 100 per cent record. Already the signs are looking ominous for anyone hoping to snatch that trophy away from City for the first time since 2020.

Success in the opening weeks has not been without cost, though, as Kevin De Bruyne picked up a hamstring blow during the curtain raiser with Burnley, and he will be out for four months after surgery. Pep Guardiola has also been absent from the dugout in two matches after going under the knife himself.

Guardiola is expected to return when the domestic seasons resumes and, at that particular juncture, City will have one eye fixed on the Champions League and Carabao Cup as well. Here, we take a glimpse at their next six Premier League fixtures compared to main title and top-four challengers.

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The verdict: When factoring in their Champions League group-stage matches, this could be a hugely important stretch for City this season. Away games vs Arsenal and Manchester United certainly catch the eye, while a tricky trip to West Ham will by no means be a foregone conclusion given how well the Hammers have started. Arsenal have a particularly challenging sequence, on paper, with fixtures against London rivals Tottenham and Chelsea to follow, as well as the City showdown. Liverpool and Newcastle appear to have favourable runs before November.

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