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Pep Guardiola said in a press conference before the international break that he would be going on holiday. Hopefully the Manchester City boss returns refreshed and ready for what could be a season-defining period.

The Blues return to action against Newcastle United this weekend in the first of nine matches in 28 days before Christmas. The festive fixture list then sees City play another 10 times before the end of January. It's a frantic schedule that totals 18 games in four competitions across 71 days that will shape the campaign.

City head into the busy schedule buoyed by their win over Liverpool prior to the international break that saw them cut Arsenal's gap at the top of the Premier League to four points. Guardiola has also welcomed back a clutch of injured players in rec

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