Pep Guardiola's side will hope to respond positively when they host the Yorkshire club later today after suffering two losses in a row against the Magpies in the English top flight and the German side in the European competition.
Perhaps my expectations exceed their self-belief. It was a good lesson for me, despite my managerial experience it was a good lesson for me for the future.
The Manchester City manager is likely to recall those he left out against the Leverkusen when facing Daniel Farke’s side.
Leeds aim to turn things around at the Etihad Stadium with the manager's job in slight jeopardy. His side are 18th in the table of the Premier League, and after facing City, a pivotal week looms for the coach who, recently, celebrated promotion from the EFL Championship.
To be frank, things aren't fun right now; we’re getting a lot of stick. Yet I'm not avoiding this. I understood how passionate this team is from the outset. If you can’t handle the heat steer clear of managing Leeds. I didn't anticipate this campaign to be an straightforward journey.
The English top division: The thirteenth round ... the season is moving fast! Can Manchester City get their title tilt back on track? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? Could Estêvão feature from the beginning?
Experts ponder all these issues and more in our key points to watch this weekend.
Hello, football. A busy schedule awaits. Supporters, any football plans for the day? Are you attending a game? What are your expectations that your team will secure victory this round?
Stay tuned as we explore the buildup to today’s matches and as we cover any developing stories and major headlines.