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

Manchester City return to Premier League action this weekend following the international break.

Despite only facing four matches in the top flight before the Blues' squad jetted off to different parts of the world, Pep Guardiola will be delighted with his team's start. City are the only club on maximum points after their first set of matches and will be desperate for this to continue.

The Blues have also been boosted by the return of their manager after he missed two games prior to the break due to a back issue. Guardiola is now back in Manchester and will be hoping to preside over more success. With domestic football returning, MEN Sport has taken a look at the next six fixtures for City and their rivals.

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West Ham United (A) - September 16 - Premier League

Red Star Belgrade (H) - September 19 - Champions League

Nottingham Forest (H) - September 23 - Premier League

Newcastle United (A) - September 27 - Carabao Cup

Wolverhampton Wanderers (A) - September 30 - Premier League

RB Leipzig (A) - October 4 - Champions League

Verdict

Guardiola may have wished for an easier start upon his return to the touchline. West Ham have started tremendously this season and Forest have proved to be no pushovers either. City's cup competitions will also begin before the end of the month with Newcastle looking a particularly tough tie albeit in the Carabao Cup but their Champions League group is certainly a favourable one.

Sheffield United (H) - September 16 - Premier League

Arsenal (A) - September 24 - Premier League

Liverpool (H) - September 30 - Premier League

Luton Town (A) - October 7 - Premier League

Fulham (H) - October 23 - Premier League

Crystal Palace (A) -