Manchester City returned to winning ways with a crucial victory over Wolves at home in the Premier League. City secured a 2-0 triumph at the Etihad Stadium to narrow the gap to leaders Arsenal ahead of their clash with Manchester United later this weekend.

Omar Marmoush broke the deadlock for City in his first start for the club following his return from the African Cup of Nations with Egypt. Antoine Semenyo made it 2-0 with his first Premier League goal for the club since his transfer from Bournemouth earlier this month, his third in a City shirt after netting in both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup shortly after his arrival.

Marc Guehi made his City debut in the victory over Wolves, having completed his move from Crystal Palace earlier this week, reports the Manchester Evening News.

City now sit four points adrift of Arsenal in the Premier League standings, and will turn their attention to a crucial Champions League fixture in midweek against Galatasaray.

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Aston Villa may also believe they are still in the title race, with Unai Emery's side seven points adrift of Arsenal in third place and will face Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon (2pm).

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Here, Mirror Sport examines the upcoming fixture schedule for Arsenal, Man City and Aston Villa as the Premier League title race heats up.

Man City's next five fixtures in all competitions

Wednesday, 28 January - vs Galatasaray (H) (8pm) - Champions League

Sunday, 1 February - vs Tottenham (A) (4.30pm) - Premier League

Wednesday, 4 February - vs Newcastle United (H) (8pm) - Carabao Cup

Sunday, 8 February - vs Liverpool (A) (4.30pm) - Premier League

Wednesday, February 11 - vs Fulham (H) (7.30pm) - Premier League

Arsenal's next five fixtures in all competitions

Sunday, January 25 - vs Manchester United (H) (4.30pm) - Premier League

Wednesday, January 28 - vs Kairat (H) (8pm) - Champions League

Saturday, January 31 - vs Leeds United (A) (3pm) - Premier League

Tuesday, February 3 - vs Chelsea (H) (8pm) - Carabao Cup

Saturday, February 7 vs Sunderland (H) (3pm) - Premier League

Aston Villa's next five fixtures in all competitions

Sunday, January 25 - vs Newcastle (A) (2pm) - Premier League

Thursday, January 29 - vs RB Salzburg (H) (8pm) - Europa League

Sunday, February 1 - vs Brentford (H) (2pm) - Premier League

Saturday, February 7 - vs Bournemouth (A) (3pm) - Premier League

Wednesday, February 11 - vs Brighton (H) (7.30pm) - Premier League

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