Pep's Squad Look to Regain Form in English Top Flight, Lionesses in Action

Guardiola States His Team of Being Timid in Leverkusen Loss

Manchester City look to regroup when they face the Yorkshire club later today after suffering consecutive defeats against Newcastle United in the English top flight and Leverkusen in the Champions League.

Maybe I think higher of them than they think about themselves. It was a good lesson for me, as experienced as I am as a manager I'll carry this insight forward.

The Manchester City manager is likely to recall those he left out against the German team when facing Daniel Farke’s side.

The Whites Look to Improve Performance at Manchester

The Yorkshire club aim to turn things around at the home of Manchester City with the manager's job in some doubt. The team are near the bottom of the Premier League, and after facing City, a crucial period looms for the German who, only last spring, earned promotion from the EFL Championship.

I’ll be honest, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; we’re getting a lot of stick. But I don’t need to hide. I understood how dedicated this organization is from the outset. If you can’t handle the heat steer clear of managing Leeds. It wasn't my assumption this season to be an straightforward journey.

English Football: Week 13 ... How Time Flies!

Top-flight football: The thirteenth round ... it's passing quickly! Is a title resurgence possible for City? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? Is Estêvão in line for a start?

Experts consider all these issues and more in our key points to watch this weekend.

Introduction

Greetings, soccer fans. A busy schedule is on the horizon. Readers, any matchday arrangements for the day? Which stadium will you visit? How optimistic are you that your team will get the win this matchday?

Follow along as we dive into the buildup to today’s fixtures and as we cover any developing stories and big stories.

Kristina Myers
Kristina Myers

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