Manchester City Aim to Return to Winning Ways in Premier League, Women's National Team in Action

Guardiola Accuses City of Showing Apprehension in Leverkusen Loss

Manchester City look to regroup when they face the Yorkshire club later today after losing consecutive defeats against the Magpies in the English top flight and Leverkusen in the Champions League.

It's possible I rate them more highly than they do themselves. This served as a valuable lesson, as experienced as I am as a manager this will inform my future approach.

The Manchester City manager is expected to reinstate those he gave a break to against the Bundesliga side when facing Leeds United.

Farke's Team Look to Improve Performance at Manchester

The Yorkshire club hope to also find some form at the City's ground with Farke's role in slight jeopardy. The team are 18th in the table of the top division, and after facing City, a important stretch approaches for the coach who, just months ago, earned promotion from the Championship.

Truthfully, the current situation is tough; we’re getting a lot of stick. Yet I'm not avoiding this. I understood how passionate this organization is from the outset. When the going gets tough don’t become manager of Leeds United. I never expected this term to be an simple task.

English Football: Matchday 13 ... How Time Flies!

Top-flight football: The thirteenth round ... the season is moving fast! Can Manchester City get their title tilt back on track? Could it be a tough period for Edwards? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?

Our writers examine all these issues and more in our highlights to anticipate this weekend.

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Welcome, everyone. A jam packed day is ahead. Readers, any matchday arrangements for the day? Which stadium will you visit? What are your expectations that your team will get the win this matchday?

Join me as we dive into the pregame to today’s fixtures and as we cover any latest updates and big stories.

Robert Williams
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