The Citizens Seek to Bounce Back in Top Division, Lionesses Set to Play

Pep Claims His Team of Playing with Fear in Defeat to Leverkusen

Manchester City are aiming to respond positively when they welcome the Yorkshire club later today after losing back-to-back matches against the Magpies in the domestic league and the German side in the Champions League.

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 Bundesliga side when facing Leeds United.

The Whites Hope 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. His side are in the relegation zone of the Premier League, and after Manchester City, a pivotal week awaits for the coach who, only last spring, won promotion from the EFL Championship.

I’ll be honest, the current situation is tough; there's plenty of negativity. But I don’t need to hide. I understood how dedicated this club is from the beginning. If you're not up for the pressure avoid this job. I never expected this season to be an simple task.

Top Flight: The Thirteenth Round ... It's Flying By!

Premier League: This weekend's fixtures ... where has the time gone? Can Manchester City get their title tilt back on track? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?

Our writers examine all these talking points and more in our key points to watch this weekend.

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Greetings, soccer fans. A full slate is ahead. Fans, any matchday arrangements for the day? What ground are you heading off to? What are your expectations that your side will secure victory this weekend?

Follow along as we get stuck in with the buildup to today’s fixtures and as we cover any latest updates and major headlines.

Cindy Shah
Cindy Shah

Lena is a passionate gaming journalist with over a decade of experience covering console technology and industry trends.