Key occasions
In-form Chelsea ahead Johanna Rytting Kaneryd spoke to Suzanne Wrack forward of right this moment’s match in regards to the season to this point and her final “nightmare” – the thought of changing into a predictable participant.
Liverpool supervisor Matt Beard has insisted his workforce will probably be enjoying to win this afternoon. In his programme notes forward of the match, he wrote: “Chelsea have had a high-quality begin to the season and Sonia Bompastor has are available and carried out a very good job as a result of it was at all times going to be robust for whoever changed Emma Hayes.
“Should you take a look at the 2 squads that Manchester Metropolis and Chelsea have, they’ve most likely received two XIs that would play and compete for the highest three within the WSL. I feel if Chelsea put out two XIs they might probably be positioned one and two.
“Even so, we’ve crushed them at house in every of the final two seasons and whereas, as at all times, we’ll at all times respect our opponent, we’re going to be enjoying to win the sport and I do really feel that we carry out effectively towards the highest sides. It’s a recreation that we’re wanting ahead to and it’s one other alternative to check ourselves.”
This weekend within the WSL
Arsenal stormed to their largest WSL victory of the season on Friday with a 5-0 win over Brighton. In the meantime, Khadija Shaw scored a hat-trick as Manchester Metropolis cruised to a 4-0 win over Tottenham on the Etihad Stadium.
In the present day, Liverpool and Chelsea kick off proceedings at St Helens Stadium earlier than Everton journey to Crystal Palace, West Ham tackle Leicester Metropolis and Manchester United face Aston Villa.
Group information
Liverpool beginning XI: Rachael Legal guidelines; Jenna Clark, Gemma Bonner, Gemma Evans; Taylor Hinds (C), Grace Fisk, Jasmine Matthews, Ceri Holland, Marie Höbinger; Olivia Smith, Leanne Kiernan. Substitutes: Teagan Micah, Eva Spencer, Niamh Fahey, Cornelia Kapocs, Mia Enderby, Yana Daniëls, Hannah Silcock, Zara Shaw.
Chelsea beginning XI: Hannah Hampton; Lucy Bronze, Millie Vivid (C), Kadeisha Buchanan, Sandy Baltimore; Sjoeke Nüsken, Erin Cuthbert, Guro Reiten; Maika Hamano, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Mayra Ramírez. Substitutes: Zećira Mušović, Aggie Beever-Jones, Maelys Mpome, Wieke Kaptein, Ève Périsset, Ashley Lawrence, Oriane Jean-François, Catarina Macario, Nathalie Björn.
Preamble
Hey and welcome to protection of right this moment’s WSL conflict between Liverpool and Chelsea. The final assembly between these two groups was nothing wanting thrilling. Towards the percentages, Liverpool clinched a dramatic 4-3 victory over the reigning league champions at Prenton Park. It was an enormous second within the WSL title race – regardless that Chelsea went on to elevate the trophy on the ultimate day.
This time, nevertheless, the circumstances are barely totally different. Liverpool have dropped factors on 4 separate events to this point this season, leaving them sixth within the desk. In the meantime, Chelsea have maintained an ideal file. A win this afternoon will take Sonia Bompastor’s aspect again to the highest of the desk and above rivals Manchester Metropolis.
Kick-off is at 12:30pm GMT – be part of me!
