Pep's Squad Seek to Return to Winning Ways in English Top Flight, Lionesses Set to Play

The Sky Blues look to bounce back when they welcome Leeds later today after enduring two losses in a row against Newcastle in the domestic league and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

Perhaps my expectations exceed their self-belief. It was a good lesson for me, even with my background in coaching this will inform my future approach.

The Manchester City manager is probably bringing back those he rested against the Bundesliga side when facing Leeds United.

Daniel Farke's squad are seeking to improve their results at the City's ground with the manager's job in some doubt. His side are 18th in the table of the English football, and after facing City, a important stretch looms for the coach who, just months ago, earned promotion from the Championship.

I’ll be honest, the current situation is tough; we’re getting a lot of stick. Yet I'm not avoiding this. I knew about how fervent this organization is from the beginning. If you can’t handle the heat avoid this job. I didn't anticipate this season to be an simple task.

The English top division: Matchday 13 ... where has the time gone? Is a title resurgence possible for City? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? Is Estêvão in line for a start?

Experts examine all these issues and more in our key points to watch this round of matches.

Welcome, everyone. A jam packed day 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 weekend?

Follow along as we dive into the lead-up to today’s games and as we go through any developing stories and key events.