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

Oscar Bobb was the hero for Manchester City as they came from behind to beat Newcastle United 3-2.

Pep Guardiola's side were also buoyed by the return of Kevin De Bruyne as the Belgian inspired the comeback at St James' Park with a goal and an assist. The triumph sees City jump into second, just two points behind Liverpool with the Reds out of action this weekend for the winter break.

The Anfield club face a tricky return to English top-flight action as they travel to AFC Bournemouth. The Cherries inflicted misery on Jurgen Klopp's men the last time they visited the South Coast and after a dismal start, Andoni Iraola has enjoyed an upturn in fortunes - picking up 22 points from their last 10 matches, matching Liverpool's return, winning seven.

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Aston Villa, who take on Everton on Sunday can move up to second if they win at Goodison Park, while Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur sit fourth and fifth respectively, a point separating the two.

With the Premier League title race hotting up, here are Man City's next six fixtures compared to their rivals.

Position: 2nd, 43 points, +25 GD

Next six:

Burnley (H) - Wednesday, January 31

Brentford (A) - Monday, February 5

Everton (H) - Saturday, February 10

Chelsea (H) - Saturday, February 17

Brentford (H) - Tuesday, February 20

*Manchester United (H), Saturday, March 2.

*Subject to change.

Position: 1st, 45 points, +25GD

Next six:

Bournemouth (A) - Sunday, January 21

Chelsea (H) - Wednesday, January 31

Arsenal (A) - Sunday, February 4

Burnley (H) - Saturday, February 10

Brentford (A) - Saturday, February 17

Luton (H) -