Pep's Squad Aim to Regain Form in Top Division, England Women in Action
Pep Claims Manchester City of Playing with Fear in Defeat to Leverkusen
Manchester City will hope to respond positively when they welcome Leeds United later today after losing back-to-back matches against the Magpies in the domestic league and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
It's possible I rate them more highly than they do themselves. I learned something important, even with my background in coaching it was a good lesson for me for the future.
The Manchester City manager is probably bringing back those he rested against the Leverkusen when facing the visiting team.
The Whites Look to Find Form at Manchester
Daniel Farke's squad aim to turn things around at the City's ground with Daniel Farke’s position in some doubt. His side are near the bottom of the Premier League, and after facing City, a crucial period approaches for the German who, just months ago, earned promotion from the EFL Championship.
To be frank, things aren't fun right now; we’re getting a lot of stick. But I don’t need to hide. I knew about how passionate this team is from the first day. If you can’t handle the heat steer clear of managing Leeds. I never expected this term to be an easy ride.
English Football: Week 13 ... How Time Flies!
Top-flight football: The thirteenth round ... it's passing quickly! Is a title resurgence possible for City? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? Could Estêvão feature from the beginning?
Experts ponder all these topics and more in our key points to watch this weekend.
Preamble
Welcome, everyone. A busy schedule is ahead. Supporters, any matchday arrangements for the day? Are you attending a game? How optimistic are you that your team will get the win this weekend?
Follow along as we get stuck in with the buildup to today’s matches and as we go through any developing stories and major headlines.