Man City's next six Premier League fixtures compared to Liverpool and Arsenal

Manchester City will head into their next six Premier League fixtures confident of reclaiming their place at the top of the table.

Pep Guardiola’s side produced a typically dominant display in their 2-0 win over Sheffield United on Saturday. Goals from Rodri and Julian Alvarez ensured that City made the most of their incredible 938 completed passes; the second-highest total registered since records began in the 2003-04 campaign.

It ensured back-to-back league wins for the reigning champions, fresh from their Club World Cup victory. The latest three points saw City leapfrog Arsenal after their disappointing defeat to Fulham and move two points behind current league leaders Liverpool. Aston Villa are up in second, two points clear of City, but have played a game more.

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The Etihad crowd gave Kevin De Bruyne a rapturous reception as he returned to the matchday squad against Sheffield United. The team’s title rivals failed to take advantage while City were away at the Club World Cup and Guardiola’s side appear to be primed to make up for lost time. Here is who the Blues will face in the Premier League, heading into the New Year: