The Citizens Look to Regain Form in Top Division, Women's National Team in Action
Pep Accuses Manchester City of Playing with Fear in Defeat to Leverkusen
Pep Guardiola's side are aiming to bounce back when they face Leeds United later today after enduring back-to-back matches against Newcastle in the domestic league and Bayer Leverkusen in the European competition.
Perhaps my expectations exceed their self-belief. It was a good lesson for me, even with my background in coaching this will inform my future approach.
Pep is probably bringing back those he gave a break to against the Leverkusen when facing Leeds United.
Leeds Aim to Improve Performance at City's Home Ground
The Yorkshire club are seeking to improve their results at the home of Manchester City with Daniel Farke’s position in some doubt. The team are in the relegation zone of the top division, and after facing City, a important stretch approaches for the German who, only last spring, won promotion from the second tier.
I’ll be honest, the current situation is tough; we face criticism. But I don’t need to hide. I understood how passionate this organization is from the first day. If you can’t handle the heat avoid this job. It wasn't my assumption this campaign to be an straightforward journey.
Top Flight: Matchday 13 ... Where Has the Time Gone?
Top-flight football: Matchday 13 ... where has the time gone? Is a title resurgence possible for City? What challenges await Wolves' manager? Could Estêvão feature from the beginning?
Experts examine all these talking points and more in our highlights to anticipate this weekend.
Opening
Greetings, soccer fans. A busy schedule awaits. Readers, any football plans 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 pregame to today’s fixtures and as we cover any developing stories and key events.