Pep's Squad Look to Bounce Back in English Top Flight, Women's National Team Taking the Field
City's Manager Claims His Team of Playing with Fear in Defeat to Leverkusen
The Sky Blues are aiming to bounce back when they face Leeds later today after enduring back-to-back matches against the Magpies in the English top flight 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 I'll carry this insight forward.
Pep is probably bringing back those he rested against the Leverkusen when facing the visiting team.
Leeds Look to Improve Performance at Etihad Stadium
Leeds are seeking to improve their results at the City's ground with Farke's role in slight jeopardy. Leeds United are in the relegation zone of the top division, and after this match, a crucial period looms for the coach who, recently, earned promotion from the EFL Championship.
To be frank, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; we face criticism. But I don’t need to hide. I knew about how fervent this organization is from the beginning. When the going gets tough steer clear of managing Leeds. It wasn't my assumption this campaign to be an simple task.
Top Flight: The Thirteenth Round ... How Time Flies!
The English top division: The thirteenth round ... where has the time gone? Will City revive their championship challenge? Could it be a tough period for Edwards? Could Estêvão feature from the beginning?
Our writers ponder all these topics and more in our key points to watch this fixture list.
Opening
Welcome, everyone. A busy schedule is on the horizon. Fans, any matchday arrangements for the day? What ground are you heading off to? What are your expectations that your team will come out on top this round?
Follow along as we get stuck in with the pregame to today’s games and as we cover any developing stories and big stories.