WSL 24/25 | United v Leicester - 12:30 Sun 2 March

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Meanwhile, back at the League. United currently sit in second place. Leicester look like they're pulling themselves clear of relegation, if only because Palace are having such a tough season. On quality and current form we're expected to win.

Any warning signs? Well, some players like Toone and Clinton played a lot of minutes for their international teams. We don't know yet about any injuries etc. Plus, we know that any team can win, if you don't hit the ground running or even if your luck is off.

So with three points in mind:
Match is live on BBC red button, website and iPlayer
Not sure if it's on YouTube, as it's currently not listed in the UK - but maybe it is available in some countries. Anyone know?
 
jojojo said:
Meanwhile, back at the League. United currently sit in second place. Leicester look like they're pulling themselves clear of relegation, if only because Palace are having such a tough season. On quality and current form we're expected to win.

Any warning signs? Well, some players like Toone and Clinton played a lot of minutes for their international teams. We don't know yet about any injuries etc. Plus, we know that any team can win, if you don't hit the ground running or even if your luck is off.

So with three points in mind:
Match is live on BBC red button, website and iPlayer
Not sure if it's on YouTube, as it's currently not listed in the UK - but maybe it is available in some countries. Anyone know?
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You are right. The next scheduled match on FA Player is the Sunderland game on 8th March.

Edit: but I am in the UK and now realise this does not answer your question!
 
Leicester will be bouncing after their huge win last time out as well. They have a habit of frustrating us with their organisation at the back, so we may have to be a bit patient. At this stage, the most important thing is that we win.
 
AmarilloMike said:
Leicester will be bouncing after their huge win last time out as well. They have a habit of frustrating us with their organisation at the back, so we may have to be a bit patient. At this stage, the most important thing is that we win.
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Yea, Terland and possibly Williams might be important for this.
 
jojojo said:
Match is live on BBC red button, website and iPlayer
Not sure if it's on YouTube, as it's currently not listed in the UK - but maybe it is available in some countries. Anyone know?
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Broadcasting/streaming of all matches that are televised by BBC or ITV are subject to licensing agreements in each particular country. Here in the US those matches are being shown on ESPN+ this year.
 
Naalsund back in training, but not ready to play this weekend. Maybe back in the squad for our cup match next week.

Not much injury news beyond that. Phallon and Hinata have only just arrived back from the She Believes Cup tournament in the US. The other international players were expected to train today.

I guess Hinata may not be ready to start on Sunday.
 
jojojo said:
Naalsund back in training, but not ready to play this weekend. Maybe back in the squad for our cup match next week.

Not much injury news beyond that. Phallon and Hinata have only just arrived back from the She Believes Cup tournament in the US. The other international players were expected to train today.

I guess Hinata may not be ready to start on Sunday.
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I think Hinata will start. She didn't play too many minutes and the competition was only in Spain.
 
Demon Barber said:
I think Hinata will start. She didn't play too many minutes and the competition was only in Spain.
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I think Jayde was the one in Spain, over there with Awujo as part of the Canada squad.

I think Hinata and Japan were in the US at the She Believes cup. From what I read she played in all three matches and did about 180 minutes - so not every minute but a lot of match time. Unless I've been conned by some AI bot somewhere.

Phallon's different in that I don't think she played at all, though she was part of the US squad training. So she should just have the travel to recover from.
 
jojojo said:
I think Jayde was the one in Spain, over there with Awujo as part of the Canada squad.

I think Hinata and Japan were in the US at the She Believes cup. From what I read she played in all three matches and did about 180 minutes - so not every minute but a lot of match time. Unless I've been conned by some AI bot somewhere.

Phallon's different in that I don't think she played at all, though she was part of the US squad training. So she should just have the travel to recover from.
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Phallon could have played every second of the tournament and she'd still be starting on Sunday!

Whilst I'd love Hinata to play, I always do, I am tempted (possible banana skin though this game could be) to say we don't need her for this one. Midfield of Ella, Grace and DJ should, on paper, be enough.

Sidebar, I do really like the look of Ruby Mace for Leicester... Reckon she's the next potential England star that the top 4 fight over!
 
jojojo said:
I think Jayde was the one in Spain, over there with Awujo as part of the Canada squad.

I think Hinata and Japan were in the US at the She Believes cup. From what I read she played in all three matches and did about 180 minutes - so not every minute but a lot of match time. Unless I've been conned by some AI bot somewhere.

Phallon's different in that I don't think she played at all, though she was part of the US squad training. So she should just have the travel to recover from.
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Of course you are right. My mistake. I don't know what I was thinking.
 
No Jayde either. Two goalies on the bench as well, are there some international niggles that have left us a bit short?
 
AmarilloMike said:
No Jayde either. Two goalies on the bench as well, are there some international niggles that have left us a bit short?
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I would guess so. The press conference was the same day as the players on international duty reported back. So if anyone arrived back injured or ill they wouldn't have had much time to recover.

Still a strong team though and it'll be nice to see that Galton, Malard, Bizet combination in action.

Not necessarily the preferred team for some FF managers though and not nearly such a strong bench as we've had recently.
 
jojojo said:
I would guess so. The press conference was the same day as the players on international duty reported back. So if anyone arrived back injured or ill they wouldn't have had much time to recover.

Still a strong team though and it'll be nice to see that Galton, Malard, Bizet combination in action.

Not necessarily the preferred team for some FF managers though and not nearly such a strong bench as we've had recently.
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Bizet will find Williams' head when Rach inevitably comes on in the second half, mark my words!
 
I don't mind that team at all, apart from having Riviere in my FF team. I like the attacking intent. It would be good to see Griffiths get some minutes as well.
 
What a finish! All started from another pearl of a pass through the lines from MLT. Nice ball from Toone as well.
 
Great goal from Malard. Really powerful run from the halfway line and a composed finish. Great through ball from Toone as well.
 
One of the more obvious handballs at first sight. I'm pretty sure that would have been given against us :lol:
 
Brings the score back closer to our overall play in that half. Nice work between Toone, Malard and Galton.
 
Toone is really taking on the playmaker role today, and she clearly has her eyes on Malard.
 
Been a good game so far. Leicester compact and organised as expected. That second goal was critical, Leicester have a goal in them if the dice fall nicely, same as Palace last time out. Let's go out and crack in some more in the second half!
 
AmarilloMike said:
Phallon could have played every second of the tournament and she'd still be starting on Sunday!

Whilst I'd love Hinata to play, I always do, I am tempted (possible banana skin though this game could be) to say we don't need her for this one. Midfield of Ella, Grace and DJ should, on paper, be enough.

Sidebar, I do really like the look of Ruby Mace for Leicester... Reckon she's the next potential England star that the top 4 fight over!
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You may be right, but I think Lexi Potter at Palace will be better
 
Could do with a few more goals today. Those top three places might come down to gola difference at the end of the season.
 
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