Fixture release day is different for Manchester City fans nowadays. It used to be a case of looking at the opening day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and the final day. Pick out the derbies with United, and plot a couple of tempting away days to mark in the diary.
Now, though, it's a case of mathematics, and closely comparing City's fixtures to Liverpool's. Both sides are looking like they will be challenging for the title again, with five titles between them in the last five years, and two of those decided on the last day. These are two elite sides, who will take advantage of any slip-up from the other.
Now the fixtures are out, City have a good opportunity to pull ahead in the opening months of the season and put the pressure on Liverpool in the New Year.
