Manchester City Seek to Regain Form in Premier League, Lionesses Taking the Field
Pep States His Team of Playing with Fear in Leverkusen Loss
Pep Guardiola's side will hope to respond positively when they host Leeds later today after suffering two losses in a row against Newcastle in the Premier League and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Maybe I think higher of them than they think about themselves. This served as a valuable lesson, despite my managerial experience this will inform my future approach.
The Manchester City manager is likely to recall those he rested against the Leverkusen when facing Leeds United.
The Whites Aim to Regain Momentum at City's Home Ground
The Yorkshire club aim to turn things around at the City's ground with the manager's job in slight jeopardy. Leeds United are 18th in the table of the Premier League, and after Manchester City, a pivotal week approaches for the German who, recently, won promotion from the EFL Championship.
To be frank, the current situation is tough; we face criticism. Yet I'm not avoiding this. I knew about how fervent this club is from the beginning. If you can’t handle the heat steer clear of managing Leeds. I never expected this season to be an straightforward journey.
English Football: The Thirteenth Round ... How Time Flies!
The English top division: The thirteenth round ... where has the time gone? Will City revive their championship challenge? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? Is Estêvão in line for a start?
Our writers consider all these topics and more in our key points to watch this weekend.
Opening
Hello, football. A busy schedule awaits. Readers, any football plans for the day? What ground are you heading off to? What are your expectations that your side will secure victory this weekend?
Stay tuned as we get stuck in with the pregame to today’s matches and as we report on any developing stories and key events.