Pep's Squad Seek to Regain Form in English Top Flight, Women's National Team in Action
Pep Accuses City of Being Timid in Leverkusen Loss
Manchester City will hope to bounce back when they welcome the Yorkshire club later today after suffering consecutive defeats against the Magpies in the Premier League and Leverkusen in the UCL.
Maybe I think higher of them than they think about themselves. This served as a valuable lesson, as experienced as I am as a manager it was a good lesson for me for the future.
Guardiola is expected to reinstate those he left out against the German team when facing Daniel Farke’s side.
Farke's Team Look to Find Form at Etihad Stadium
Daniel Farke's squad hope to also find some form at the home of Manchester City with the manager's job in slight jeopardy. The team are near the bottom of the top division, and after Manchester City, a crucial period approaches for the manager who, just months ago, earned promotion from the second tier.
I’ll be honest, things aren't fun right now; there's plenty of negativity. Yet I'm not avoiding this. I understood how passionate this club is from the first day. When the going gets tough don’t become manager of Leeds United. I never expected this term to be an easy ride.
Premier League: Week 13 ... Where Has the Time Gone?
Top-flight football: Matchday 13 ... where has the time gone? Is a title resurgence possible for City? What challenges await Wolves' manager? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?
Analysts examine all these talking points and more in our 10 things to look out for this round of matches.
Opening
Welcome, everyone. A jam packed day is ahead. Supporters, any soccer activities for the day? Are you attending a game? What are your expectations that your club will come out on top this matchday?
Follow along as we explore the lead-up to today’s games and as we report on any latest updates and big stories.
