Pep's Squad Seek to Bounce Back in Premier League, Lionesses Taking the Field
Guardiola Claims Manchester City of Being Timid in Defeat to Leverkusen
Manchester City are aiming to regroup when they face Leeds later today after losing back-to-back matches against Newcastle United in the English top flight and Leverkusen in the European competition.
Maybe I think higher of them than they think about themselves. It was a good lesson for me, as experienced as I am as a manager this will inform my future approach.
The Manchester City manager is expected to reinstate those he left out against the Bundesliga side when facing Daniel Farke’s side.
The Whites Hope to Find Form at City's Home Ground
Daniel Farke's squad are seeking to improve their results at the Etihad Stadium with the manager's job in some doubt. His side are in the relegation zone of the Premier League, and after Manchester City, a important stretch approaches for the coach who, just months ago, won promotion from the EFL Championship.
Truthfully, the current situation is tough; there's plenty of negativity. Yet I'm not avoiding this. I understood how passionate this team is from the first day. If you can’t handle the heat avoid this job. I didn't anticipate this term to be an easy ride.
Top Flight: Week 13 ... It's Flying By!
Premier League: This weekend's fixtures ... where has the time gone? Can Manchester City get their title tilt back on track? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? Is Estêvão in line for a start?
Experts ponder all these issues and more in our highlights to anticipate this round of matches.
Introduction
Greetings, soccer fans. A full slate is on the horizon. Readers, any football plans for the day? Are you attending a game? Do you feel confident that your side will secure victory this weekend?
Follow along as we explore the pregame to today’s matches and as we go through any latest updates and major headlines.