Manchester City face Manchester United in crucial WSL derby weekend
Manchester City will look to extend their eight-point lead at the top of the Women’s Super League as they travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United during a pivotal weekend of derby fixtures.
The league leaders are relentlessly pursuing their first domestic title in a decade.
The pacesetters will hope to carry momentum from last weekend’s dominant 5-2 thrashing of Tottenham.
United seek derby bragging rights
Manchester United face a tight turnaround after hosting Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.
The Red Devils will be determined to delay their city rivals’ title charge and secure vital local bragging rights.
The visiting side have stuttered on the road recently, failing to score in their last two away league matches.
However, City have never failed to find the net in three consecutive away matches in the competition’s history.
Merseyside rivals meet at Goodison Park
Elsewhere, Everton host Liverpool on Saturday afternoon with both sides chasing crucial points.
The Reds have established a five-point cushion above the relegation zone with just five games remaining.
A victory on the blue half of Merseyside would surely guarantee top-flight survival for the Anfield outfit.
Phelan impact revitalises Toffees
Everton have found renewed form under interim boss Scott Phelan, who has secured three victories in his first four league fixtures.
The English coach could become the first manager in the club’s history to win four of his opening five league matches in charge.
The hosts won the reverse fixture 4-1 on the opening day, but suffered a 2-1 defeat to their local rivals in the FA Cup fifth round.
The weekend’s action also sees Arsenal host Tottenham in a crucial North London derby, while Chelsea desperately need a victory against Aston Villa.
