Pep's Squad Aim to Return to Winning Ways in English Top Flight, Women's National Team Set to Play
Guardiola Accuses His Team of Playing with Fear in Leverkusen Loss
The Sky Blues look to bounce back when they host the Yorkshire club later today after enduring consecutive defeats against Newcastle in the domestic league and the German side in the Champions League.
Perhaps my expectations exceed their self-belief. It was a good lesson for me, as experienced as I am as a manager it was a good lesson for me for the future.
The Manchester City manager is expected to reinstate those he gave a break to against the Leverkusen when facing Daniel Farke’s side.
Farke's Team Hope to Find Form at Etihad Stadium
The Yorkshire club are seeking to improve their results at the home of Manchester City with the manager's job in some doubt. His side are near the bottom of the top division, and after this match, a pivotal week looms for the German who, recently, won promotion from the second tier.
I’ll be honest, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; we face criticism. However, I won't shy away. I understood how dedicated this club is from the first day. If you can’t handle the heat don’t become manager of Leeds United. I didn't anticipate this campaign to be an easy ride.
Premier League: The Thirteenth Round ... Where Has the Time Gone?
Top-flight football: Matchday 13 ... it's passing quickly! Will City revive their championship challenge? Could it be a tough period for Edwards? Is Estêvão in line for a start?
Our writers consider all these talking points and more in our key points to watch this fixture list.
Preamble
Welcome, everyone. A jam packed day is ahead. Readers, any soccer activities for the day? Are you attending a game? What are your expectations that your club will come out on top this round?
Follow along as we dive into the lead-up to today’s games and as we cover any developing stories and key events.
