Manchester City Fixtures: What’s Next for the Sky Blues in a Crucial Period

Manchester City’s Fixture List: A Busy December Schedule

Manchester City are navigating a demanding December fixture schedule across multiple competitions, with crucial matches that could define their season. Currently sitting second in the Premier League table with 31 points from 15 games, just two points behind leaders Arsenal, the Sky Blues face a packed calendar that will test their squad depth and championship credentials.

Recent Results and Current Form

Manchester City came from behind to heap the pressure on Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso with a stunning 2-1 win at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, maintaining their excellent recent run. City began their busy December schedule with a 5-4 away win against Fulham at Craven Cottage on 2 December 2025, where Erling Haaland scored his 100th Premier League goal, making him the fastest player to reach that milestone in just 111 appearances. Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Phil Foden were the scorers as City beat high-flying Sunderland 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, with Foden scoring his fifth goal in a week.

Upcoming Fixtures: What Lies Ahead

City’s upcoming matches include Crystal Palace on 14 December, Manchester City versus Brentford on 17 December, and Manchester City versus West Ham on 20 December. The Sky Blues will return to the Carabao Cup, hosting Brentford on Wednesday, 17 December, in the competition’s quarter-final, with a potential semi-final spot at stake should they defeat the Bees.

Squad Performance and Key Players

This season in Premier League, Manchester City’s form is Excellent overall with 10 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, placing them at 2nd out of 20 teams in the Premier League Table, winning 67% of matches. Erling Haaland is carrying Manchester City’s attack by scoring 15 goals this season in Premier League, followed by Phil Foden with 6 goals. The result marks City’s seventh successive Premier League home win, continuing their excellent recent home form since losing to Spurs in August.

Significance for Title Contenders

Manchester City’s fixture congestion represents both a challenge and an opportunity. With matches across the Premier League, Champions League, and Carabao Cup, manager Pep Guardiola must carefully rotate his squad whilst maintaining momentum. The coming weeks will prove crucial as City attempt to close the gap on Arsenal and secure their position in multiple competitions. For supporters and neutrals alike, these fixtures promise entertainment and will significantly impact the season’s narrative as we approach the festive period and enter 2026.