i think it is a big advantage as the festive period is always regarded as a tricky time in the season
I agree with luckywerthers, it's scandalous Chelsea have to go to Norfolk and Merseyside (a time where fixtures are supposed to be local) and City go to Sunderland and Norfolk whilst United get 2 comfty home games. That's a significant advantage.
On the other hand if we did have 2 away games then people will be talking about us playing 12 away games and only 8 at home in the 20 games so far while for others it would be close to equal and its not like Newcastle and WBA will be easy games.