LIVERPOOL, England – Liverpool go face Everton for the much-anticipated Merseyside derby today as dem dey push to secure European football for next season. Dis match dey vital for both teams as Liverpool wan maintain momentum since dem don bounce back after FA Cup semi-final heartbreak against Chelsea. Kick-off na 12:00 BST.
For dis season, Liverpool don dey unbeaten for their last two WSL matches. According to the Opta supercomputer, dem get 51.9% chance to win today while Everton dey hold 23.6% chance. However, history no dey favour Liverpool as dem never win Everton for their last six WSL meetings—dem draw two and lose four. Last time wey dem win na for May 2019.
“We don respond well after our FA Cup heartbreak,” Coach Jürgen Klopp talk recently. “We dey ready and players dey motivated. But we sabi say derby no be easy.”
Meanwhile, Everton dey look to complete league double over Liverpool, something wey dem don do only once before, back in 2012. After their last win against Liverpool at Goodison Park, dem dey eager to make am happen again.
On another hand, the Manchester derby dey happen today as well. Manchester United dey occupy third spot and if dem fit avoid defeat against Manchester City, dem go seal final Champions League spot. City still dey try, but dem go face tough challenge against a United team wey don win two of their last three derbies this season.
“Understandably, we no wan take any game for granted. Today na must-win match for us,” United coach Marc Skinner explain. Dem use data to predict dem get 78.7% chance to finish in the top three.
As for Chelsea, dem don already wrap up their sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title after dem beat Manchester United 1-0 during the week, but dem dey still hungry for more success as dem face Tottenham today.
In WSL action today, Crystal Palace dey host Leicester City, and West Ham dey face Aston Villa in another exciting clash. West Ham dey look to continue dem fine run after a heavy victory against Crystal Palace last week.
Lastly, Championship match between Birmingham City and London City Lionesses go also happen today. Birmingham need to win to secure title and promotion, while London City fit just need draw to achieve dem goal.
Football lovers go dey in for packed day of action as derbies dey hold all across the leagues, with every match getting something vital at stake. Stay tuned for latest scores and updates throughout the day.
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