Manchester City Aim to Return to Winning Ways in English Top Flight, Women's National Team Set to Play

Pep States His Team of Being Timid in Defeat to Leverkusen

The Sky Blues are aiming to regroup when they face Leeds later today after enduring consecutive defeats against Newcastle in the English top flight and the German side in the European competition.

Perhaps my expectations exceed their self-belief. I learned something important, even with my background in coaching I'll carry this insight forward.

Pep is likely to recall those he rested against the German team when facing Daniel Farke’s side.

The Whites Aim to Improve Performance at Manchester

The Yorkshire club aim to turn things around at the Etihad Stadium with Daniel Farke’s position in slight jeopardy. Leeds United are 18th in the table of the top division, and after this match, a pivotal week awaits for the German who, just months ago, earned promotion from the EFL Championship.

Truthfully, things aren't fun right now; there's plenty of negativity. However, I won't shy away. I understood how fervent this organization is from the first day. If you can’t handle the heat don’t become manager of Leeds United. It wasn't my assumption this campaign to be an straightforward journey.

Top Flight: Matchday 13 ... Where Has the Time Gone?

Top-flight football: This weekend's fixtures ... where has the time gone? Is a title resurgence possible for City? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?

Analysts examine all these issues and more in our highlights to anticipate this fixture list.

Preamble

Hello, football. A full slate is ahead. Supporters, any soccer activities for the day? Are you attending a game? Do you feel confident that your side will get the win this matchday?

Stay tuned as we dive into the pregame to today’s fixtures and as we go through any breaking news and big stories.

Dennis Hickman
Dennis Hickman

A seasoned journalist with a focus on UK political analysis and investigative reporting.