Manchester City Seek to Return to Winning Ways in English Top Flight, England Women Taking the Field
Pep Claims His Team of Playing with Fear in Defeat to Leverkusen
Pep Guardiola's side will hope to bounce back when they host Leeds later today after losing back-to-back matches against Newcastle United in the domestic league and the German side in the Champions League.
Maybe I think higher of them than they think about themselves. It was a good lesson for me, despite my managerial experience it was a good lesson for me for the future.
Guardiola is likely to recall those he left out against the Leverkusen when facing Daniel Farke’s side.
Leeds Look to Improve Performance at City's Home Ground
Leeds hope to also find some form at the City's ground with Daniel Farke’s position in some doubt. Leeds United are in the relegation zone of the English football, and after Manchester City, a pivotal week looms for the manager who, recently, earned promotion from the EFL Championship.
I’ll be honest, things aren't fun right now; we face criticism. But I don’t need to hide. I understood how fervent this organization is from the beginning. When the going gets tough steer clear of managing Leeds. It wasn't my assumption this season to be an easy ride.
English Football: The Thirteenth Round ... It's Flying By!
Premier League: Matchday 13 ... 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?
Our writers ponder all these issues and more in our highlights to anticipate this fixture list.
Introduction
Welcome, everyone. A busy schedule awaits. Supporters, any football plans for the day? Which stadium will you visit? Do you feel confident that your side will get the win this round?
Join me as we get stuck in with the lead-up to today’s matches and as we cover any breaking news and big stories.