Manchester City Seek to Bounce Back in English Top Flight, Women's National Team Taking the Field
Pep States His Team of Being Timid in European Setback
Manchester City will hope to respond positively when they welcome Leeds later today after enduring back-to-back matches against Newcastle United in the English top flight and Leverkusen in the European competition.
It's possible I rate them more highly than they do 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 likely to recall those he rested against the Bundesliga side when facing the visiting team.
The Whites Aim to Find Form at Etihad Stadium
Leeds aim to turn things around at the home of Manchester City with Farke's role in some doubt. The team are near the bottom of the Premier League, and after Manchester City, a crucial period awaits for the coach who, recently, earned promotion from the EFL Championship.
I’ll be honest, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; there's plenty of negativity. But I don’t need to hide. I was aware of how dedicated this club is from the beginning. If you're not up for the pressure avoid this job. I didn't anticipate this campaign to be an straightforward journey.
Top Flight: Matchday 13 ... How Time Flies!
The English top division: This weekend's fixtures ... the season is moving fast! Can Manchester City get their title tilt back on track? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?
Analysts ponder all these topics and more in our key points to watch this weekend.
Opening
Hello, football. A jam packed day is ahead. Fans, any matchday arrangements for the day? What ground are you heading off to? How optimistic are you that your team will secure victory this matchday?
Stay tuned as we explore the pregame to today’s matches and as we cover any latest updates and big stories.