The high-flying Manchester City Women’s team is gearing up for their upcoming clash against Liverpool Women at Anfield, where they will be looking to secure their fifth consecutive victory across all competitions.
Currently sitting at the top of the Women’s Super League table, Manchester City Women will take on the Reds, who are currently in fifth position.
Liverpool Women, under the guidance of manager Matt Beard, suffered a 2-0 defeat in their Women’s League Cup opener against rivals Manchester United. Despite this setback, the Reds managed to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in their last league outing. This win was crucial for the team, as it ended their winless streak.
Players Cornelia Kapocs and Marie Hobinger both contributed to the victory, with Hobinger scoring a dramatic 95th-minute penalty to seal the three points for Liverpool. The team has shown great resilience in recent games, with five wins and two draws from their last seven WSL matches. However, they are well aware of their previous 4-1 defeat against Manchester City in their last home encounter.
On the other hand, Manchester City Women, led by manager Gareth Taylor, have been in sensational form. They secured victories against Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United, and reigning European champions Barcelona. Players Naomi Layzell and Khadija Shaw were instrumental in their recent 2-0 win over Barcelona, where they maintained a clean sheet.
Having won eight of their last nine away games, Manchester City Women will be confident heading into the match against Liverpool. They have also dominated recent head-to-head meetings, winning 11 out of their last 12 encounters in the WSL. With their unbeaten away league run at stake, Manchester City Women will be looking to continue their impressive form and secure another victory on the road.
Overall, Sunday’s clash between Manchester City Women and Liverpool Women promises to be an exciting matchup, with both teams eager to claim all three points.