The first real save of note by either keeper is made by United's Phallon Tullis-Joyce, as Fuka Nagano shrugs off a tackle and fires a dipping effort that the goalie does well to save low to her right.

Natasha Dowie
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's great to see Leah Galton back. She's had some injuries that has kept her out this season and also the last.

She's been so key for United over the years and when she's at her best, she's a real handful and a real threat. It's a big boost for United to have her back.

Grace Clinton has her first sight of goal, but her shot is a pea-roller into the arms of Teagan Micah.

Liverpool get a succession of corners, but cannot make the most of them as Grace Fisk's attempted volley loops into the gloves of Phallon Tullis-Joyce.

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Natasha Dowie
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

If you give Maya Le Tissier time on the ball, she is going to hurt you. That is something Liverpool have to be aware of.

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A clever through ball from midfield almost sets Elisabeth Terland free for United, but her shot on the turn is weak and wayward.

A decent tempo to the opening 10 minutes of a competitive game.

Natasha Dowie
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Manchester United wanted a penalty there. It looked as if Olivia Smith was grabbing the shirt of Gabby George. The fans were calling for that one as well. United are building some momentum here.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Leigh Sports Village

It's been a pretty physical battle so far - as you'd expect between these two teams.

Marc Skinner turns around and shouts "no!" in frustration as an offside call goes against Geyse.

Matt Beard was laughing to himself earlier when Jasmine Matthews was shown the game's first yellow card.

Natasha Dowie
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's been really nice play from Liverpool so far. They've played some really nice one-twos.

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Millie Turner wins the ball back high up the pitch after the United free kick and swings in a cross, under which Gabby George hits the turf under pressure.

Furious George wants a penalty, but nothing is given.

The first booking of the day goes to Liverpool's Jasmine Matthews, who pulls down Geyse as the Brazilian attempts to surge past her.

Tottenham manager Robert Vilahamn has named two changes following his side's last Women's Super League outing - a 3-0 loss at home to north London rivals Arsenal three weeks ago.

Eleanor Heeps replaces Rebecca Spencer in goal, while Martha Thomas comes in for Luana Buhler.

Tottenham XI: Heeps, Neville, Hunt, Bartrip, Nilden, Raso, Summanen, Spence, Naz, Thomas, England.

Everton boss Brian Sorensen has made one change after his side earned a first win of the season against Merseyside neighbours Liverpool last month.

That sees Karoline Olesen replace Toni Payne, who drops to the bench.

Everton XI: Brosnan, H. Payne, Finnigan, Vanhaevermaet, Holmgaard, Hope, Snoeijs, Hayashi, Wheeler, Lawley, Olesen.

The first shot of the day is by Taylor Hinds of Liverpool.

High and handsome, that effort would have been at home in a Leigh Leopards game, the rugby league playing co-tenants of Leigh Sports Village.

Joe Rindl
BBC Sport at Joie Stadium

Manchester City are facing Leicester in an hour.

The home side make four changes from the team who beat Hammarby in the Champions League before the international break.

Laia Aleixandri starts having shaken off the injury she picked up with Spain in October.

Jill Roord, Leila Ouahabi and Kerstin Casparij also come in.

Manchester City XI: Keating, Aleixandri, Greenwood, Fowler, Roord, Ouahabi, Park, Casparij, Fujino, Shaw, Hasegawa.

As for Leicester, their last match was a League Cup penalty shootout loss to Brighton.

Goalkeeper Janina Leitzig and defenders Courtney Nevin and Sophie Howard return.

Leicester City XI: Leitzig, Nevin, Bott, Howard, Takarada, Cayman, Goodwin, Cain, Momiki, Mace, Swaby.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Leigh Sports Village

Before kick-off, the Manchester United players laid a flag with the words "Thank you Kath, United legend" on.

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Away we go.

Natasha Dowie
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

This is a huge game today, especially for Liverpool. They are six points behind Manchester United and it's a must-win for Liverpool, if they really want to keep in touch with the top five.

The players are out at a very chilly looking Leigh Sports Village.

Both captains carry wreaths and the teams will be wearing black armbands today in memory of former Manchester United receptionist Kath Phipps, who worked for the club for 55 years. She passed away this week aged 85.

There is also a minute's applause being held before kick-off.

Liverpool have scored 78% of their total WSL goals this season in the first half of games - seven out of nine. This is a greater proportion than any other team.