Now that the dust has settled on the Christmas fixture schedule, it’s time for Fantasy League managers to catch our breath and take a look at the lessons we’ve learned so far.

Manuel Pellegrini may well insist he isn’t under pressure but, as Manchester City’s squad, which cost €1.4bn to assemble, was out-classed in the Nou Camp, you could almost hear the sharpening of knives in Abu Dhabi.

On Monday evening last, I believe we witnessed the most impressive performance of the season so far, when Chelsea overcame formidable opposition in Manchester City, away from home and in some style.

After last week’s half-term report on Manchester United, it’s time to scrutinise their neighbours and bitter rivals Manchester City, the team most people believe will reclaim the title from the red side of town.

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