Manchester City faced a significant setback in their pursuit of the Premier League title after a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The match took place on Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2026. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu in the second half sealed City’s fate. This loss left City six points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Upcoming Fixtures for Manchester City, Arsenal, and Aston Villa
Manchester City’s next challenges are critical as they aim to rebound from the Manchester United defeat. Their schedule includes important matches in both the Champions League and Premier League:
- Tuesday, January 20: vs Bodo/Glimt (A) – Champions League at 5:45 PM
- Saturday, January 24: vs Wolves (H) – Premier League at 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, January 28: vs Galatasaray (H) – Champions League at 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 1: vs Tottenham (A) – Premier League at 4:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 4: vs Newcastle United (H) – Carabao Cup at 8:00 PM
As City gears up for these fixtures, Arsenal remains on their radar. Arsenal’s upcoming matches are also crucial in the title race:
- Tuesday, January 20: vs Inter Milan (A) – Champions League at 8:00 PM
- Sunday, January 25: vs Manchester United (H) – Premier League at 4:30 PM
- Wednesday, January 28: vs Kairat (H) – Champions League at 8:00 PM
- Tuesday, February 3: vs Chelsea (H) – Carabao Cup at 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 7: vs Sunderland (H) – Premier League at 3:00 PM
Aston Villa is also in contention, and their next fixtures will test their resilience:
- Sunday, January 18: vs Everton (H) – Premier League at 4:30 PM
- Thursday, January 22: vs Fenerbahce (A) – Europa League at 5:45 PM
- Sunday, January 25: vs Newcastle (A) – Premier League at 2:00 PM
- Thursday, January 29: vs RB Salzburg (H) – Europa League at 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 1: vs Brentford (H) – Premier League at 2:00 PM
Title Race Implications
With City’s defeat, the pressure mounts as they look to regain form. Their upcoming fixtures against tough opponents will be vital. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Aston Villa will seek to capitalize on any slip-ups. As the season progresses, every match becomes crucial in the race for the title.
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