The Citizens Aim to Bounce Back in Premier League, Women's National Team in Action
Pep States City of Being Timid in Defeat to Leverkusen
Pep Guardiola's side will hope to bounce back when they welcome Leeds later today after losing back-to-back matches against Newcastle in the English top flight and the German side in the UCL.
Perhaps my expectations exceed their self-belief. This served as a valuable lesson, despite my managerial experience I'll carry this insight forward.
Pep is probably bringing back those he left out against the German team when facing the visiting team.
Farke's Team Look to Find Form at Etihad Stadium
Leeds aim to turn things around at the home of Manchester City with Daniel Farke’s position in question. The team are 18th in the table of the top division, and after this match, a crucial period approaches for the manager who, only last spring, celebrated promotion from the EFL Championship.
To be frank, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; we’re getting a lot of stick. But I don’t need to hide. I knew about how fervent this team is from the first day. When the going gets tough don’t become manager of Leeds United. I didn't anticipate this season to be an simple task.
English Football: Week 13 ... How Time Flies!
Top-flight football: This weekend's fixtures ... the season is moving fast! Will City revive their championship challenge? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?
Our writers ponder all these issues and more in our highlights to anticipate this fixture list.
Opening
Hello, football. A jam packed day is ahead. Readers, any soccer activities for the day? What ground are you heading off to? Do you feel confident that your side will secure victory this round?
Join me as we explore the buildup to today’s games and as we report on any latest updates and big stories.