Pep's Squad Seek to Bounce Back in English Top Flight, Lionesses Set to Play

City's Manager States His Team of Being Timid in European Setback

The Sky Blues look to regroup when they face the Yorkshire club later today after enduring two losses in a row against Newcastle in the Premier League and Bayer Leverkusen in the UCL.

It's possible I rate them more highly than they do themselves. It was a good lesson for me, even with my background in coaching it was a good lesson for me for the future.

Guardiola is probably bringing back those he rested against the German team when facing Leeds United.

Leeds Hope to Find Form at Etihad Stadium

Daniel Farke's squad aim to turn things around at the City's ground with Farke's role in slight jeopardy. His side are near the bottom of the top division, and after Manchester City, a crucial period awaits for the German who, just months ago, celebrated promotion from the second tier.

I’ll be honest, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; we’re getting a lot of stick. Yet I'm not avoiding this. I was aware of how dedicated this team is from the beginning. If you can’t handle the heat don’t become manager of Leeds United. I didn't anticipate this campaign to be an simple task.

Top Flight: Matchday 13 ... How Time Flies!

The English top division: Matchday 13 ... the season is moving fast! Is a title resurgence possible for City? What challenges await Wolves' manager? Could Estêvão feature from the beginning?

Analysts consider all these talking points and more in our key points to watch this weekend.

Opening

Greetings, soccer fans. A full slate awaits. Supporters, any soccer activities for the day? Are you attending a game? How optimistic are you that your team will come out on top this matchday?

Follow along as we explore the pregame to today’s fixtures and as we report on any developing stories and big stories.

Suzanne Pope
Suzanne Pope

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