Manchester City are first up to the plate in the Premier League on Boxing Day. Having coasted to a third title in four seasons, Pep Guardiola and his star-studded team are in pole position, once again, after putting together eight wins on the bounce - with their two most-recent victories conjuring up 11 goals against Leeds United and Newcastle United.
Injury-hit Leicester City are the next opponents to try and halt that eye-catching run this afternoon (3pm). Due to a rise in Covid-19 cases amid the developing Omicron variant, there will be a restricted schedule this festive season - but play is set to take continue at the Etihad Stadium.
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