Bayer Leverkusen aims to reignite its rivalry with Bayern Munich this Saturday, despite undergoing significant changes since its dominant run under former coach Xabi Alonso. After losing key players and a coaching change, Leverkusen faces the challenge of an "unstoppable" Bayern side.

• Leverkusen, now under coach Kasper Hjulmand, sits fifth in the Bundesliga, seven points behind league leaders Bayern.
• Bayern Munich broke a decades-old record with 14 wins in 14 games across all competitions, including a 4-1 German Cup victory over Cologne.
• Midfielder Jonas Hofmann stated Leverkusen would travel to Munich "not to complain, but to take something away with us."

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed concern over his team's recent losing streak, with six defeats in their last seven games, including four consecutive Premier League losses. He emphasized the need to avoid making losing a "habit," especially after creating more chances than opponents in several matches.

• Liverpool faces Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday, followed by Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, and Manchester City next Sunday.
• Manager Arne Slot defended his decision to rest key players due to ongoing injury problems, including Alisson Becker, Alexander Isak, and Jeremie Frimpong.
• Aston Villa, under manager Unai Emery, has closed a 12-point gap and is now separated from Liverpool only by goal difference, highlighting the competitive nature of the Premier League where only 3 points separate second-placed Bournemouth from Villa in eighth.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is under immense pressure to end his team's "crisis" run after being eliminated from the League Cup, while Manchester City tests Bournemouth's impressive unbeaten streak this weekend in the Premier League.

• Liverpool has lost six of their last seven matches, with their title defense imploding after leading Aston Villa by 12 points earlier in the season.
• Bournemouth boasts the league's longest unbeaten run, having not lost since the opening night of the campaign.
• Manchester City, currently six points behind leaders Arsenal, aims to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, with manager Pep Guardiola concerned about their reliance on Erling Haaland.