Echegini vs Viggósdóttir - PSG and Bayern München are Ready for Their UWCL Rematch
Over nine years have passed since Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain first played each other in the UEFA Women's Champions League. Seven competitive games later, the stats are fairly even, two wins for PSG, two ties and three wins for Bayern.
The floodlights of the Parc des Princes beckons once again two of the most renowned teams in the women's game for an exact rematch of last season's league phase fourth round. At this stage last time out Bayern Munich were suffering with a similarly rocky start to their continental campaign, dealt a thumping 7-1 loss against Barcelona on the opening day followed by close wins against Juventus and a last ditch victory at home against Arsenal. PSG on the other hand were at rock bottom with three big losses to Lyon, Wolfsburg and Real Madrid before their eventual loss to this week's competitors Munich, seeing them out at the league phase second from bottom.
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.