Man City’s road full of hurdles; faces THESE big teams that will decide their 2025-26 season

Manchester City face a daunting run of seven fixtures that could define their 2025-26 season across multiple competitions. The Sky Blues are set for a busy schedule withy action packed week upcoming where they face some big clubs.

Man City’s road full of hurdles; faces THESE big teams that will decide their 2025-26 season

The schedule begins with a high-stakes Champions League last-16 first leg away at Real Madrid, followed by an away Premier League trip to West Ham, the return leg against Real Madrid at the Etihad, the Carabao Cup Final against Arsenal at a neutral venue, an Emirates FA Cup quarter-final at home to Liverpool, an away Premier League clash with Chelsea, and a crucial home Premier League encounter against Arsenal.

This congested period comes at a critical juncture in the Premier League title race, where Pep Guardiola’s squad trails leaders Arsenal by seven points after recent results, including a draw that widened the gap despite having a game in hand.

The back-to-back ties with European giants Los Blancos test squad depth early, while the two meetings with title rivals the Guners once in the cup final and once in the league, offer direct opportunities to close the deficit or see it grow further. Domestic battles against strong sides like Liverpool and Chelsea add to the intensity amid fixture congestion.