Manchester City Seek to Bounce Back in English Top Flight, England Women in Action
Guardiola Accuses His Team of Playing with Fear in Leverkusen Loss
Manchester City are aiming to respond positively when they face Leeds United later today after losing consecutive defeats against Newcastle in the domestic league and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Maybe I think higher of them than they think about themselves. It was a good lesson for me, despite my managerial experience it was a good lesson for me for the future.
Guardiola is likely to recall those he rested against the German team when facing the visiting team.
Farke's Team Look to Find Form at City's Home Ground
Daniel Farke's squad are seeking to improve their results at the City's ground with Farke's role in some doubt. The team are 18th in the table of the Premier League, and after facing City, a pivotal week awaits for the manager who, just months ago, won promotion from the second tier.
Truthfully, the current situation is tough; there's plenty of negativity. But I don’t need to hide. I understood how passionate this team is from the beginning. If you're not up for the pressure don’t become manager of Leeds United. I never expected this term to be an easy ride.
Top Flight: The Thirteenth Round ... How Time Flies!
The English top division: This weekend's fixtures ... it's passing quickly! Can Manchester City get their title tilt back on track? Could it be a tough period for Edwards? Is Estêvão in line for a start?
Experts examine all these issues and more in our highlights to anticipate this round of matches.
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Hello, football. A full slate awaits. Readers, any soccer activities for the day? Which stadium will you visit? Do you feel confident that your club will get the win this weekend?
Follow along as we explore the buildup to today’s fixtures and as we report on any breaking news and major headlines.