The Preview: City's Women Start Campaign At Liverpool
- LCFC Women to play Liverpool this Sunday afternoon (2pm BST kick-off)
- Sunday's match will be played at Totally Wicked Stadium
- Amandine Miquel will take charge of her first competitive Foxes' game.
It's been four months since the Foxes last played in a competitive game, but the new WSL season is finally upon us, and with it, a trip to Merseyside to face Liverpool.
Here's a look at both sides and how you can follow the action...
The Foxes camp
After securing a 10th-placed finish last season, City will be hoping for another campaign of firsts, as the aim for a top half finish. A positive pre-season followed, as City beat Sunderland and Durham before heading to Australia for the Perth International Football Cup.
Losing to Manchester City on penalties, the Foxes confirmed third place with a 5-2 win over West Ham United; new signing Noémie Mouchon registering a goal and assist at HBF Park.
The French forward is one of five new faces at Belvoir Drive, which also includes the return of midfielder Ruby Mace on a permanent basis, under the new era of Amandine Miquel.
The opposition
Despite only being back in the top flight of English football for two years, Liverpool have already staked their claim among the elite, finishing fourth last season, recording 12 wins and 41 points across the 22 games played.
On the transfer side, the Reds' have brought in three new faces; defender Gemma Evans from Manchester United, midfielder Olivia Smith from Sporting CP and forward Cornelia Kapocs from Swedish side Linköping.
With every incoming, however, there have been several outgoings. Sunday's hosts will noticeably be without Melissa Lawley, Emma Koivisto and Missy Bo Kearns, who has switched sides to WSL outfit Aston Villa.
In the dugout
Matt Beard resides in the dugout for Liverpool, and after three years on the touchline, this will be his first at the Reds' new home; Totally Wicked Stadium, which is also the home of St Helens rugby club.
Winning the Barclays Women's Championship in the 22/23 season, the 46-year-old has a win percentage of 44 per cent, tasting victory in 28 and drawing a further 10 in his 64 games in charge.
Last time out
Leicester have a good record against the Merseyside club, winning five out of eight meetings between the two sides, most recently when they met at Prenton Park last season in the Adobe Women's FA Cup Quarter-Final; Jutta Rantala's double making history for the Foxes.
On the final day of last season, Liverpool ran out 4-0 winners at King Power Stadium. Sophie Haug opened the scoring early on before a hat-trick from substitute Leanne Kiernan brought a disappointing end to proceedings.
Coverage & tickets
Ticket information, coach travel and how you can stay updated to Sunday's match can be found HERE.