Manchester City Look to Regain Form in Top Division, Lionesses in Action
Pep States Manchester City of Showing Apprehension in Defeat to Leverkusen
Pep Guardiola's side are aiming to bounce back when they welcome Leeds United later today after losing two losses in a row against Newcastle United in the Premier League and the German side in the European competition.
Maybe I think higher of them than they think about themselves. I learned something important, as experienced as I am as a manager it was a good lesson for me for the future.
Guardiola is expected to reinstate those he left out against the German team when facing the visiting team.
The Whites Aim to Improve Performance at Manchester
The Yorkshire club aim to turn things around at the City's ground with the manager's job in slight jeopardy. The team are in the relegation zone of the Premier League, and after this match, a crucial period approaches for the German who, only last spring, won promotion from the EFL Championship.
Truthfully, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; we face criticism. However, I won't shy away. I knew about how dedicated this team is from the outset. If you can’t handle the heat don’t become manager of Leeds United. I never expected this term to be an straightforward journey.
Premier League: The Thirteenth Round ... Where Has the Time Gone?
Premier League: The thirteenth round ... it's passing quickly! Will City revive their championship challenge? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?
Experts examine all these topics and more in our highlights to anticipate this round of matches.
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Greetings, soccer fans. A busy schedule awaits. Readers, any soccer activities for the day? What ground are you heading off to? What are your expectations that your club will come out on top this weekend?
Follow along as we dive into the buildup to today’s fixtures and as we report on any developing stories and key events.