Pep's Squad Seek to Regain Form in English Top Flight, Lionesses Taking the Field
Pep Claims City of Playing with Fear in European Setback
The Sky Blues look to regroup when they face the Yorkshire club later today after suffering back-to-back matches against the Magpies in the Premier League and the German side in the UCL.
Maybe I think higher of them than they think about themselves. This served as a valuable lesson, as experienced as I am as a manager this will inform my future approach.
The Manchester City manager is expected to reinstate those he gave a break to against the Leverkusen when facing Daniel Farke’s side.
Leeds Aim to Improve Performance at Manchester
Daniel Farke's squad hope to also find some form at the City's ground with the manager's job in question. The team are in the relegation zone of the top division, and after this match, a pivotal week approaches for the manager who, just months ago, won promotion from the Championship.
Truthfully, the current situation is tough; we’re getting a lot of stick. But I don’t need to hide. I understood how fervent this club is from the beginning. If you're not up for the pressure avoid this job. I never expected this campaign to be an easy ride.
Premier League: Matchday 13 ... How Time Flies!
The English top division: The thirteenth round ... it's passing quickly! Will City revive their championship challenge? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? Could Estêvão feature from the beginning?
Our writers consider all these issues and more in our key points to watch this weekend.
Introduction
Greetings, soccer fans. A full slate is on the horizon. Supporters, any football plans for the day? Which stadium will you visit? Do you feel confident that your club will come out on top this round?
Stay tuned as we get stuck in with the lead-up to today’s fixtures and as we go through any developing stories and major headlines.