fixtures

Firstly, this isn't a conspiracy thread about the FA or league being against city! But has anyone else noticed how this year it seems to be that the traditional 'big 4' all seem to be playing the same teams consecutively? Fulhams last 2 games have been against Chelsea and united, wigans last 3 have been Chelsea united and Liverpool, villa had arsenal and Liverpool in a row while newcastle have Liverpool and united next up, while earlier they'd us united and Chelsea in a row.
Can anyone remember a season which has had a fixture list like this before?
Can anyone remember a season which has had a fixture list like this before?