Manchester City achieved a significant 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League. With that momentum, they now turn their attention to the Premier League, facing several critical fixtures in the weeks ahead.
Manchester City’s Upcoming Fixtures
Manchester City will play a total of five key matches in the near future:
- December 14: Crystal Palace (Home)
- December 20: West Ham (Home)
- December 27: Nottingham Forest (Away)
- January 1: Sunderland (Away)
- January 4: Chelsea (Home)
These matches present a mix of challenges, especially with the busy holiday schedule approaching.
Arsenal and Aston Villa’s Fixture Comparison
Arsenal also faces an arduous schedule, starting with:
- December 13: Wolverhampton (Home)
- December 20: Everton (Away)
- December 27: Brighton (Home)
- December 30: Aston Villa (Home)
- January 4: Bournemouth (Away)
Aston Villa will encounter a tough series of matches as well:
- December 13: West Ham (Away)
- December 21: Manchester United (Home)
- December 27: Chelsea (Away)
- December 30: Arsenal (Away)
Injury Concerns for Manchester City
Pep Guardiola is facing some injury challenges with key players. Rodri is expected to miss the busy Christmas period, with a possible return in January. He emphasized the need for players to regain fitness properly before rejoining the squad. Additionally, John Stones has been sidelined due to injury and did not participate in the match against Real Madrid.
The upcoming fixtures for Manchester City, Arsenal, and Aston Villa will be pivotal in shaping the Premier League standings as teams compete intensely during this critical portion of the season.
