Pep's Squad Aim to Return to Winning Ways in Top Division, Women's National Team Taking the Field
City's Manager States Manchester City of Being Timid in Defeat to Leverkusen
Pep Guardiola's side are aiming to respond positively when they welcome Leeds United later today after enduring two losses in a row against the Magpies in the English top flight and Bayer Leverkusen in the UCL.
It's possible I rate them more highly than they do themselves. I learned something important, as experienced as I am as a manager it was a good lesson for me for the future.
Pep is expected to reinstate those he left out against the Leverkusen when facing the visiting team.
The Whites Hope to Improve Performance at Etihad Stadium
The Yorkshire club hope to also find some form at the Etihad Stadium with the manager's job in some doubt. Leeds United are in the relegation zone of the top division, and after this match, a important stretch awaits for the German who, recently, earned promotion from the second tier.
I’ll be honest, things aren't fun right now; we face criticism. But I don’t need to hide. I was aware of how fervent this organization is from the beginning. If you can’t handle the heat avoid this job. I didn't anticipate this campaign to be an straightforward journey.
English Football: Matchday 13 ... How Time Flies!
Top-flight football: The thirteenth round ... the season is moving fast! Is a title resurgence possible for City? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? Is Estêvão in line for a start?
Our writers consider all these issues and more in our highlights to anticipate this round of matches.
Opening
Hello, football. A busy schedule is on the horizon. Readers, any matchday arrangements for the day? What ground are you heading off to? Do you feel confident that your club will secure victory this round?
Follow along as we get stuck in with the lead-up to today’s games and as we report on any latest updates and major headlines.
