Man City v Liverpool: Team News and Lineup Preview
Published at 18:33 BST — By Alex Brotherton, BBC Sport journalist at Joie Stadium
Manchester City Adjust Squad for Liverpool Clash
Manchester City boss Andree Jeglertz has named two changes from the side that defeated Aston Villa 4-1 on Sunday, with midfield utility player Iman Beney drafted into the starting XI at right-back in place of Kerstin Casparij.
The headline inclusion is Beth Mead, who makes her first start for City since completing her summer move from Arsenal. The England international’s presence in the lineup means Aoba Fujino drops to the bench.
Manchester City XI: Yamashita; Beney, Rose, Greenwood (C), Wamser, Blindkilde Brown, Hasegawa, Mead, Fowler, Hemp, Shaw.
Substitutes: Cumings, Clinton, Wienroither, Coffey, Casparij, Fujino, Prior, Davies, Davis.
Liverpool Make Single Change Ahead of Trip to Manchester
Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor has opted for just one alteration from the side that drew 1-1 with Tottenham last weekend, with Alice Bergstrom coming into attacking midfield for the absent Ceri Holland.
Taylor is without several key players through injury: Anna Josendal, Mao Itamura, Lucy Parry, and Mari Ward all remain unavailable.
Liverpool XI: Keating; Kerr, Clark, Fisk (C), Bernabe, Nagano, Natalia Ramos, Bergstrom, Kapocs, Olsson, Endemann.
Substitutes: Kirby, Roman Haug, Enderby, Hobinger, Woodham, Agrez, Csillag, Breen, Trueman.
Key Players and Match Context
Beth Mead’s first start in a City shirt will be closely watched after her high-profile transfer from Arsenal this summer. The England international brings WSL-winning experience and goalscoring threat to Jeglertz’s attacking lineup.
For Liverpool, the Bergstrom inclusion offers a different dynamic in midfield, while the absence of four injured players limits Taylor’s options ahead of this top-of-the-table WSL fixture.
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 BST at Joie Stadium.
What to Expect
Both sides arrive with momentum — City coming off a convincing 4-1 victory, Liverpool drawing in their previous outing. With Mead starting for the first time in City colors and Bergstrom injected into Liverpool’s midfield, the tactical setups could prove decisive in what promises to be a compelling Women’s Super League encounter.
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