Manchester City moved up to second in the Premier League table after beating Bournemouth 3-1 on Sunday.
The Citizens cruised to victory at the Etihad Stadium courtesy of goals from Erling Braut Haaland (2) and Nico O’Reilly.
The result brings Pep Guardiola’s side within six points of leaders Arsenal, while Liverpool are just one point behind in third.
The Gunners are favourites for the Premier League title this season, but City are capable of overturning the six-point deficit.
We look at the next five fixtures for the top three title contenders.
Manchester City’s next five league fixtures
City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium next Sunday before locking horns with Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Their following fixtures are more favourable.
- Man City vs Liverpool – November 9
- Newcastle vs Man City – November 22
- Man City vs Leeds United – November 29
- Fulham vs Man City – December 2
- Man City vs Sunderland – December 6
Arsenal’s next five league fixtures
Arsenal will clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light ahead of two capital derbies against Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
- Sunderland vs Arsenal – November 8
- Arsenal vs Tottenham – November 23
- Chelsea vs Arsenal – November 30
- Arsenal vs Brentford – December 3
- Aston Villa vs Arsenal – December 6
Liverpool’s next five league fixtures
Liverpool ended their losing streak at the weekend as they defeated Villa 2-0 at Anfield. They have a tricky away trip at Man City before a home clash with Nottingham Forest.
- Man City vs Liverpool – November 9
- Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest – November 22
- West Ham United vs Liverpool – November 30
- Liverpool vs Sunderland – December 3
- Leeds vs Liverpool – December 6
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