Timing of home games set to boost champions City

Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City have been handed an inadvertent boost in their bid to retain their title with the publication of next season’s fixtures.

Roberto Mancini’s side will play five of their six matches immediately after Champions League games at the Etihad Stadium.

United manager Alex Ferguson is unlikely to be impressed, however, with five away matches following European ties for his team.

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