The early portions of the European soccer season is rife with interruptions: three international breaks in the first three months, in fact. 

"In fact",  Aug. 30-Sept. 8; Oct. 4-14; Nov. 8-16.

Like with researching and betting last week, I sort of lost interest in Man City with all this. I mean, out of sight, out of mind, what are you supposed to do? I greatly resent it.