They host Southampton on the Friday evening. This time Arsenal will be seeking an advantage. City have memories of a south coast defeat last season but will be seeking three points to again ask questions of Arteta's men. City once again have the advantage of playing first when they visit Southampton. Liverpool go from City to Arsenal with the leaders travelling to Anfield on Sunday, April 9. Will it be the one that dropped points to Nottingham Forest or the one that breezed past Manchester United and Newcastle? April 8-9 The trouble for City is that they do not know which Jurgen Klopp side they will come up against. Filling the early kick off could help the Blues and put the pressure on Arsenal who face Leeds United in a 3pm game. MEN Sport has taken a look at the four dates which could make or break City's season.ĪLSO READ: Kompany has brutal reminder for City over Champions League plan April 1Īs soon as the international break ends, City are thrust into a difficult clash with Liverpool. Guardiola's men still have to host the leaders before the end of the season but that is not the only crucial date that could decide this race. It means their squad will be stretched wider than Mikel Arteta's considering the Gunnrs were knocked out of the Europa League last week. City were in FA Cup action and have a last four date with Sheffield United next month as well as Champions League quarter final ties with Bayern Munich.

Pep Guardiola's side are second, eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal who beat Crystal Palace on Sunday to extend their advantage. As we head into the international break, Manchester City remain in contention for the Premier League title.

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