Manchester Metropolis are again in WSL motion on Sunday afternoon once they welcome Brighton to the Joie Stadium.
Gareth Taylor’s facet started their league marketing campaign with a 2-2 draw away at Arsenal final outing, whereas the Seagulls cruised to a 4-0 win over Everton at house. Metropolis have additionally been in Champions League motion midweek as they booked their place within the group stage with a 3-0 win in opposition to Paris FC.
Metropolis completed second within the WSL standings final time period, degree on factors with champions Chelsea. After an excellent league marketing campaign, they missed out on the title on aim distinction.
Brighton, alternatively, are working below a brand new supervisor this season in Dario Vidosic. They completed ninth within the league standings final time period whereas working with an interim head coach.
Right here’s 90min’s preview of Sunday’s conflict.
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Man Metropolis 3-0 Paris FC – 26/09/24 |
Brighton 4-0 Everton – 21/09/24 |
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Arsenal 2-2 Man Metropolis – 22/09/24 |
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Paris FC 0-5 Man Metropolis – 18/09/24 |
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BBC 2, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport |
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ESPN+, ESPN App |
Long run absentees Sandy MacIver and Risa Shimizu stay unavailable for Sunday’s conflict on the Joie Stadium. Gareth Taylor confirmed earlier this week, forward of his facet’s Champions League qualifier in opposition to Paris FC, that midfielder Jill Roord will doubtless be again within the squad for the Brighton recreation after recovering from an ACL harm.
Left again Leila Ouahabi limped off within the first half in opposition to Arsenal final outing within the WSL, and was not concerned midweek of their European tie. The 31-year-old missed coaching this week and was assessed with a groin problem.
Man Metropolis predicted lineup vs Brighton (4-3-3): Yamashita; Casparij, Kennedy, Greenwood, Aleixandri; Hasegawa, Park, Miedema; Shaw, Fujino, Hemp
Each of Brighton’s late summer time transfers Nikita Parris and Michelle Agyemang had been concerned within the win over Everton final outing. They got here on as second half substitutes, and will play a extra outstanding position in opposition to Metropolis this weekend.
One other summer time signing, Fran Kirby, has additionally settled in effectively following her transfer from Chelsea on the finish of her contract. The 31-year-old was on the scoresheet of their 4-0 victory in opposition to the Toffees.
Vidosic ought to have a match squad obtainable to him for the match in opposition to Metropolis on Sunday.
Brighton predicted lineup vs Man Metropolis (3-4-3): Baggaley; Thorisdottir, Bergsvand, Carabali; Kirby, Losada, Olislagers, Pattinson; Seike, Bremer, Vilamala
Brighton had an excellent begin to the WSL season with a snug win over Everton, however Manchester Metropolis symbolize a wholly completely different calibre of opponent. They may have to be at their very best to get one thing out of Taylor’s facet.
Whereas the Cityzens might solely handle a 2-2 draw in opposition to Arsenal of their opening recreation, they’ve appeared medical in each of their Champions League qualifiers in opposition to Paris FC. They are going to be hopeful of securing a snug win on Sunday.
It received’t be completely easy for Metropolis, however they need to come via this recreation with all three factors.
