The Citizens Seek to Regain Form in English Top Flight, England Women Set to Play
Guardiola States His Team of Playing with Fear in Defeat to Leverkusen
Pep Guardiola's side look to regroup when they face Leeds United later today after losing consecutive defeats against Newcastle in the domestic league and Bayer Leverkusen in the European competition.
It's possible I rate them more highly than they do themselves. This served as a valuable lesson, as experienced as I am as a manager it was a good lesson for me for the future.
Pep is expected to reinstate those he rested against the Bundesliga side when facing the visiting team.
Farke's Team Hope to Improve Performance at Manchester
The Yorkshire club are seeking to improve their results at the Etihad Stadium with Daniel Farke’s position in some doubt. Leeds United are in the relegation zone of the Premier League, and after Manchester City, a crucial period approaches for the coach who, only last spring, earned promotion from the EFL Championship.
Truthfully, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; we face criticism. Yet I'm not avoiding this. I knew about how passionate this club is from the outset. If you're not up for the pressure don’t become manager of Leeds United. It wasn't my assumption this season to be an straightforward journey.
English Football: Matchday 13 ... It's Flying By!
The English top division: The thirteenth round ... where has the time gone? Is a title resurgence possible for City? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? Is Estêvão in line for a start?
Analysts examine all these talking points and more in our highlights to anticipate this weekend.
Opening
Hello, football. A full slate awaits. Supporters, any soccer activities for the day? What ground are you heading off to? What are your expectations that your team will come out on top this round?
Follow along as we explore the buildup to today’s fixtures and as we cover any developing stories and key events.