Lizzie Arnot delivered the first competitive victory for this Manchester United side against Liverpool in August 2018 with an 83rd-minute goal at Prenton Park. Today's meeting carries added significance as United reaches the 250-match milestone since reforming six years ago. The teams share a history tied to their first competitive match, and this latest chapter renews that rivalry on the field today.
Following a victory against West Ham last Sunday, United enters this clash aiming to maintain momentum. For visitors Liverpool, the match represents an opportunity to climb from their current fifth-place standing, having recorded two wins and a draw from their opening four matches this season.
Team news from Liverpool indicates that summer signing Mao Itamura is available and could make her competitive debut following minor abdominal surgery. However, the squad will be without Lucy Parry, Sophie Roman Haug, and Mari Ward for the match at Progress with Unity Stadium. Manchester United head coach Gareth Taylor confirmed that Parry and Ward are nearing returns, though they remain sidelined until after the upcoming international break. Roman Haug is also expected to be out for several weeks due to a metatarsal injury.
Coverage of the match is available on BBC One and BBC Radio 5 Live. Fans can also follow live text updates as the clubs write the next chapter in their rivalry.