The Christmas period has a tendency to make or break a season and it will likely be no different for Manchester City this season.
On Boxing Day last year, City recorded their ninth consecutive win and moved just three points behind league leaders Chelsea.
The festive period, in particular, is extremely demanding and will require an increased performance level for the Blues.
The microscope will on Pellegrini and his side after recent blips and they desperately need a win against Sam Allardyce’s Sunderland on Boxing Day.
Over the last few years, results have been mixed in City’s Boxing Day fixtures.
We take a look at how City have fared in their last five Boxing Day matches.
