Manchester City claimed the Women’s Super League last season after years of Chelsea dominance but London City Lionesses have eyes on gate-crashing the party in their second season in the top flight.
The Bromley-based outfit have made big inroads in the transfer market this season, bringing in former England goalkeeper Mary Earps from Paris Saint-Germain and, most notably, two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, who heads to England after 14 all-conquering years at Barcelona.
They take on Manchester United, who beat them 5-1 in their first home game last season, but it could be a different story this time.
London City Lionesses v Manchester United Women Tips Summary
Best Bet - London City Lionesses to win @ 11/10
Alternative Bet - Nicole Anyomi to score at any time @ 15/8
Bet Builder - Over one London City Lionesses goal & London City to lead at half-time @ 13/5
London City Lionesses v Manchester United Women Prediction
Best Bet: London City Lionesses to win @ 11/10
London City Lionesses got a bit of a rude awakening to life in the Women’s Super League last term with a 4-1 loss to Arsenal and a 5-1 defeat to Manchester United in their opening two games, but they have had a busy summer and can at least see off the Red Devils in Friday’s season-opener.
Alexia Putellas’ capture from Barcelona is the big news of the close season, but it is a good time for the team from Bromley to be facing United, spurred on by the expectations that they can improve on last term's sixth-place finish.
The visitors had their moments last season, but they faded towards the end, failing to win any of their final four matches and losing both legs of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final against Frauen Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich.
Their closing away performances were particularly uninspiring and the loss of striker Melvine Malard to Chelsea could be keenly felt, so preference is for the Lionesses to gain an early boost.
Alternative Bet: Nicole Anyomi to score at any time @ 15/8
While Putellas has been the headline-grabber as far as the new London City Lionesses additions are concerned, one player who could make a big impression this season is striker Nicole Anyomi, who has arrived at Bromley from Frauen Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt.
She has scored 38 goals in the last three German top-flight seasons and looks a solid addition to a squad looking to shake up the Women’s Super League this season.
Anyomi should be anxious to get off to a good start for her new employers and she can get off the mark at the first attempt as she looks to make an immediate impact on the English game.
London City Lionesses v Manchester United Women Bet Builder Tip
Over one London City Lionesses goal
London City Lionesses to lead at half-time
Pays 13/5
It looks set to be a big night for London City Lionesses and they shouldn't let their expectant fans down.
A fast start is anticipated as they try to settle nerves and establish a firm advantage, so don’t be surprised if they manage to break through in the opening half.
Such a scenario would provide a firm foundation for a successful first home match of the campaign and backing them to find the net more than once at Bromley would land an attractive 13/5 double.
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Key Match Stats
Manchester United Women failed to win any of their final six matches of last season
United failed to score in their last three Women’s Super League away games last term
Both teams scored in eight of London City Lionesses’ final 10 assignments of the last campaign
The Lionesses kept just one clean sheet in their last 16 Women’s Super League matches of the season
Only Arsenal conceded fewer goals on the road than United in last season’s WSL
Five of United’s last six away games featured fewer than three goals
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