Pep's Squad Seek to Bounce Back in English Top Flight, Women's National Team in Action
City's Manager Accuses His Team of Showing Apprehension in Defeat to Leverkusen
Manchester City are aiming to respond positively when they host Leeds United later today after enduring consecutive defeats against Newcastle in the English top flight and Bayer Leverkusen in the European competition.
Perhaps my expectations exceed their self-belief. I learned something important, as experienced as I am as a manager it was a good lesson for me for the future.
Pep is probably bringing back those he gave a break to against the Bundesliga side when facing the visiting team.
The Whites Hope to Regain Momentum at City's Home Ground
Leeds hope to also find some form at the Etihad Stadium with Farke's role in slight jeopardy. The team are 18th in the table of the top division, and after Manchester City, a important stretch awaits for the manager who, only last spring, won promotion from the second tier.
Truthfully, things aren't fun right now; we face criticism. Yet I'm not avoiding this. I was aware of how dedicated this team is from the outset. If you can’t handle the heat steer clear of managing Leeds. It wasn't my assumption this campaign to be an simple task.
Premier League: The Thirteenth Round ... How Time Flies!
The English top division: The thirteenth round ... the season is moving fast! Will City revive their championship challenge? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? Is Estêvão in line for a start?
Analysts examine all these topics and more in our highlights to anticipate this fixture list.
Opening
Greetings, soccer fans. A jam packed day awaits. Readers, any soccer activities for the day? Which stadium will you visit? How optimistic are you that your team will get the win this weekend?
Join me as we get stuck in with the buildup to today’s fixtures and as we go through any developing stories and big stories.
