The Citizens Aim to Bounce Back in Premier League, Lionesses Set to Play
City's Manager Accuses His Team of Playing with Fear in European Setback
Pep Guardiola's side will hope to regroup when they face Leeds later today after suffering back-to-back matches against the Magpies in the domestic league 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 gave a break to against the Leverkusen when facing Daniel Farke’s side.
Farke's Team Look to Improve Performance at Manchester
Daniel Farke's squad aim to turn things around at the home of Manchester City with Daniel Farke’s position in question. The team 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.
Truthfully, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; there's plenty of negativity. However, I won't shy away. I was aware of how fervent this team is from the first day. When the going gets tough don’t become manager of Leeds United. I never expected this term to be an simple task.
Premier League: The Thirteenth Round ... Where Has the Time Gone?
Premier League: The thirteenth round ... it's passing quickly! Is a title resurgence possible for City? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?
Our writers ponder all these issues and more in our highlights to anticipate this weekend.
Opening
Greetings, soccer fans. A full slate is ahead. Readers, any matchday arrangements for the day? Are you attending a game? How optimistic are you that your team will come out on top this matchday?
Stay tuned as we explore the pregame to today’s games and as we go through any breaking news and key events.