Key occasions
25 min: A poor contact from Naalsund sees the ball intercepted by Kühl, who seems to be to make a run into the field. Nevertheless, the midfielder’s contact is way too heavy and Le Tissier can win again possession and make the clearance.
22 min: Everton virtually capitalise on one other Manchester United error! This time, Earps’ go out from the again is intercepted by Snoeijs. The striker units it to Kühl, who goes for aim however her shot flies previous the put up. An enormous let-off for the hosts.
20 min: Stenevik goes to floor following a problem from Geyse and Everton win a free kick in midfield, which is performed backwards. Fortunately for the guests, the 24-year-old is ready to proceed.
17 min: Toone receives the ball in midfield earlier than travelling ahead and unleashing an audacious shot from distance, which flies properly over the goal.
Mannion then wins possession on the midway line following the goal-kick. She performs it to Geyse, who makes a speedy run ahead earlier than capturing, however Finnigan makes the interception.
16 min: A win at this time can be completely large for the guests. Brian Sørensen’s facet have been wonderful to this point.
14 min: Earps was completely livid with that defensive error, and understandably so. No fault of the goalkeeper, simply sloppy from the gamers in entrance of her.
11 min: It’s a howler from United! Turner passes the ball to Le Tissier in defence, who seems to be to play it again to Earps however her go is way too brief and Snoeijs intercepts earlier than slotting into an empty internet. Benefit Everton.
GOAL! Manchester United 0-1 Everton (Snoeijs, 10)
An enormous error from Le Tissier is punished by Snoeijs! Everton take the lead!
7 min: Everton head straight to the opposite finish of the pitch and Kühl goes for aim from distance, firing her shot simply vast. Not a foul effort from the midfielder.
6 min: First likelihood of the sport as Wheeler’s heavy contact falls straight to Naalsund, who passes the ball to Parris. The striker goes for aim however her effort flies vast.
3 min: Toone sends the ball out to Geyse on the appropriate, who seems to be to chop inside however Finnigan lunges in to make the deal with and it runs out for a nook. Nothing comes of the set piece as Everton can clear.
1 min: Everton kick off the sport by sending the ball lengthy to Kühl, however Mannion is there to clear it. A little bit of a scrappy opening minute as each groups discover their ft.
Kick-off
We’re in for a cracking (Easter pun meant) afternoon right here at Leigh Sports activities Village!
The groups are out and we’re just some minutes away from kick-off! Don’t neglect you’ll be able to message in at any time along with your ideas on the sport.
Elsewhere within the WSL this weekend
Arsenal, Chelsea, Bristol and Tottenham aren’t in WSL motion this weekend as a result of Continental Cup ultimate, which takes place tomorrow.
Sarina Wiegman named her newest 23-woman squad this week forward of England’s upcoming Euro 2025 qualifiers towards Sweden and the Republic of Eire. Captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad following her current harm setback.
Manchester United stars Mary Earps, Millie Turner and Ella Toone have all been included, whereas Maya Le Tissier, Katie Zelem and Nikita Parris miss out.
England followers, what are your ideas? Are there any omissions that deserved to be included? And the way do you suppose the Lionesses will fare in qualifying? Be at liberty to ship me a message!
If Manchester United win or draw this afternoon, they may transfer again above Liverpool within the WSL desk. Marc Skinner’s facet slipped all the way down to fifth final weekend for the primary time this season following Saturday’s defeat to Manchester Metropolis.
As for Everton, a win at this time will see them transfer above each Leicester and Brighton as much as eighth within the desk.
Marc Skinner has made one change to the line-up that began towards Manchester Metropolis final weekend, with Aoife Mannion changing Jayde Riviere in defence.
In the meantime, Elise Stenevik returns for Everton following her one-match suspension.
Group information
Manchester United beginning XI: Mary Earps; Maya Le Tissier, Millie Turner, Aoife Mannion, Hannah Blundell; Katie Zelem (C), Lisa Naalsund, Ella Toone; Lucía García, Nikita Parris, Geyse. Substitutes: Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Gemma Evans, Evie Rabjohn, Leah Galton, Irene Guerrero, Hayley Ladd, Hinata Miyazawa, Melvine Malard, Rachel Williams.
Everton beginning XI: Courtney Brosnan; Aurora Galli, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Megan Finnigan (C), Elise Stenevik; Kathrine Kühl, Heather Payne, Clare Wheeler, Hanna Bennison, Lucy Hope; Katja Snoeijs. Substitutes: Emily Ramsey, Katrine Veje, Toni Duggan, Emma Bissell, Eleanor Dale, Martina Piemonte, Sara Holmgaard, Karen Holmgaard, Isabella Hobson.
Preamble
Hey good day and welcome to protection of this afternoon’s WSL conflict between Manchester United and Everton. Each groups had been unhappy with their respective outcomes final weekend. United fell to a 3-1 defeat to neighbours Manchester Metropolis whereas Everton had been held to a 0-0 draw by Merseyside rivals Liverpool. Marc Skinner’s facet confronted additional disappointment once they slipped all the way down to fifth within the league desk for the primary time this season.
Everton have scored the fewest objectives within the WSL this season (14) however they gave Liverpool fairly the fright within the latter phases of final Sunday’s match. Brian Sørensen’s workforce will really feel they’ll get a end result at this time towards a Manchester United facet that could be very low in confidence.
Kick off is at 12pm BST – don’t miss it!