Manchester City Seek to Return to Winning Ways in Top Division, England Women in Action
City's Manager Accuses His Team of Showing Apprehension in European Setback
Manchester City are aiming to bounce back when they welcome Leeds later today after suffering back-to-back matches against Newcastle in the domestic league and the German side in the European competition.
It's possible I rate them more highly than they do themselves. This served as a valuable lesson, despite my managerial experience I'll carry this insight forward.
Pep is expected to reinstate those he rested against the German team when facing Daniel Farke’s side.
Farke's Team Aim to Improve Performance at Etihad Stadium
The Yorkshire club aim to turn things around at the City's ground with the manager's job in question. The team are in the relegation zone of the Premier League, and after facing City, a pivotal week approaches for the German who, only last spring, celebrated promotion from the Championship.
I’ll be honest, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; we’re getting a lot of stick. However, I won't shy away. I knew about how fervent this team is from the beginning. If you can’t handle the heat avoid this job. I didn't anticipate this campaign to be an straightforward journey.
English Football: The Thirteenth Round ... It's Flying By!
The English top division: Matchday 13 ... the season is moving fast! Is a title resurgence possible for City? What challenges await Wolves' manager? And has EstĂŞvĂŁo put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?
Our writers examine all these talking points and more in our 10 things to look out for this fixture list.
Introduction
Welcome, everyone. A busy schedule awaits. Readers, any soccer activities for the day? What ground are you heading off to? How optimistic are you that your club will get the win this weekend?
Join me as we explore the lead-up to today’s games and as we report on any breaking news and big stories.