Pep's Squad Look to Return to Winning Ways in English Top Flight, Women's National Team Set to Play

Pep Accuses Manchester City of Being Timid in European Setback

The Sky Blues will hope to respond positively when they welcome Leeds later today after losing consecutive defeats against Newcastle United in the Premier League and Bayer Leverkusen in the UCL.

Maybe I think higher of them than they think about themselves. This served as a valuable lesson, despite my managerial experience this will inform my future approach.

The Manchester City manager is likely to recall those he gave a break to against the Leverkusen when facing Daniel Farke’s side.

Farke's Team Look to Regain Momentum at Manchester

Daniel Farke's squad hope to also find some form at the Etihad Stadium with the manager's job in question. The team are 18th in the table of the Premier League, and after facing City, a pivotal week approaches for the coach who, just months ago, won promotion from the EFL Championship.

I’ll be honest, the current situation is tough; we’re getting a lot of stick. However, I won't shy away. I knew about how fervent this team is from the outset. When the going gets tough don’t become manager of Leeds United. It wasn't my assumption this season to be an easy ride.

Top Flight: Matchday 13 ... How Time Flies!

Top-flight football: Matchday 13 ... 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?

Analysts consider all these talking points and more in our highlights to anticipate this round of matches.

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Hello, football. A busy schedule is ahead. Fans, any matchday arrangements for the day? What ground are you heading off to? What are your expectations that your team will get the win this round?

Stay tuned as we get stuck in with the lead-up to today’s matches and as we report on any developing stories and key events.

Jessica Griffin
Jessica Griffin

Elara is a seasoned journalist and analyst with over a decade of experience covering international affairs and emerging technologies.