Manchester United Women are preparing for their 250th competitive match, a significant milestone for the club, as they gear up to host Liverpool in the Women's Super League on Saturday. The team enters this fixture in sixth place with seven points from five games, aiming to build on a recent 1-0 victory over the same opponents.
Recent Form and Momentum
United's form has been mixed this season but includes a key win against Liverpool just days ago. That result, secured by a sixth-minute goal from Julia Zigiotti Olme, ended a difficult run in this fixture. The team has shown attacking promise in cup competitions, scoring heavily against lower-league sides.
Team News and Availability
Manager Eva Olid will be without several key players due to injury and maternity leave. Defenders Jayde Riviere and Emma Watson are ruled out, while Fridolina Rolfo and Celin Bizet Donnum are unavailable. New signing Layla Drury is back from international duty and available for selection, offering a fresh option in attack.
Opposition Context
Liverpool arrive in fifth place, having taken seven points from their opening four matches. They are also dealing with significant injury problems, including a long-term absence for Aurélie Csillag. Their new signing, Mao Itamura, has recovered from an abdominal issue and could make her debut.
Olid has expressed confidence in her squad's attacking players to deliver a strong performance. The match kicks off at 1:30pm BST at Progress with Unity Stadium in Leigh and will be broadcast on BBC One in the UK. Fans can check the full fixtures list, which shows United's next league game is away to 14th-placed Charlton Athletic on 18 October.
The original report is at manutd.com
