Taylor on “Playing the Game and not the Occasion” ahead of WSL Merseyside Derby
As Liverpool look forward to encountering familiar foes Everton at Anfield on Sunday, Manager Gareth Taylor spoke with a real sense of conviction at his pre-match press conference on his team’s ability to rise above and channel the pressure of the derby.
After a positive start to the season, Liverpool will be going into the match with a new found confidence. They will certainly aim to capitalise on the momentum of their 4-2 win over Sunderland on Wednesday in the Subway Players Cup, and use their fresh attacking voracity to earn three points against the Toffees.
Palace take Three Points from a Spirited Watford Side in Cup Opener
Crystal Palace avoided a tense draw as they edged out to a comfortable 1-0 win over Watford in Round 1 of the Subway Women's Players Cup at the VBS Community Stadium, securing their first win of the tournament.
A late goal by Shannon O’Brien in the second half was enough for the Eagles, as they looked to bounce back after a series of heavy defeats left the team searching for answers and goals.
Watford looked to pull one back in stoppage time but it was ruled out for offside, with the hosts emerging victorious in the end.
Between Debuts, Flares and Four Penalties: the UWCL is Back in Full Swing
The UEFA Women’s Champions league phase is back and the drama has already begun on the first day of the season.
The first two matches promised plenty of entertainment, with German champions Bayern München welcoming English champions Manchester City and UWCL debutants Inter Milano facing last year's Europa Cup winners BK Häcken.
PSG dominate Saint Étienne in five-goal Arkema Première League thriller
This weekend, Paris Saint-Germain travelled to Saint Étienne with the hope of securing three points in the Arkema Première League.
Whilst PSG sit in second place, only three points below rivals, OL Lyonnes, les Verts are in eleventh place, with only one win and one draw on the board from their opening eight fixtures.
This was a must-win fixture for les Parisiennes against a team struggling to get off the mark this season. However, with a strong home crowd at Stade Salif-Keita, Laurent Mortal’s Saint Étienne went in ready to challenge the opposition for the victory.