Liverpool Women travel to Old Trafford this Saturday for a Women's Super League match against Manchester United, carrying the confidence of three consecutive victories. The team currently holds fifth place in the standings, having earned seven points from four games, following a narrow 4-3 win on the road against Birmingham City.
Under Gareth Taylor, the Liverpool side has regained possession in attacking areas more frequently than any other club in the competition this season. This high-pressure style has contributed to them having the highest success rate in one-on-one contests across the league. Captain Grace Fisk frequently distributes the ball from midfield, while attacker Cornelia Kapocs has been their most productive player in front of goal.
Head-to-head record
In past WSL meetings at Manchester United's ground, Liverpool have secured only a single victory. The teams have not finished level in any of their league encounters. Liverpool's manager Gareth Taylor could match the win total of United's Marc Skinner in the league's history with a result this weekend. "We will be aiming to tie Marc Skinner for the second-most managerial wins in Women’s Super League history," Taylor said.
Opponent analysis
Manchester United rank near the bottom of the league for total shots taken this season. However, they have been the most clinical team in converting those chances into goals. Their underlying attacking numbers are also relatively low. Defender Andrea Medina has made more interceptions than any other player in the WSL. A streak of conceding in their last several home games presents an opportunity for Liverpool.
The match begins at 12:30 UTC on Saturday.
