Steph Houghton
Former Manchester City and England captain on BBC One

I think Vivianne Miedema is one of the best finishers in the league, alongside Bunny Shaw.

She belongs in these big games against Chelsea.

She has to take on a bit of a leadership role for this young City team and they need someone to create some intensity, and when you give her the ball she's going to create chances.

Here we go! The teams are out at Etihad Stadium.

Fara Williams
Former England midfielder on BBC One

I think it'll be difficult for Chelsea, they have to up their levels.

If you saw how they suffered in the cup final and how well they did with that, that's the Chelsea we're used to seeing.

In the Champions League they didn't show that. Manchester City were the better team.

They have to bounce back.

Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Etihad Stadium

This is the sign that sits above the player's entrance at the Etihad.

Four Premier League titles in a row is obviously a very impressive feat, but I can imagine a few of the Chelsea lot were smiling at that as they walked in, with a sixth successive WSL trophy potentially only a matter of weeks away.

Manchester City are back at Etihad Stadium this afternoon and will be hoping they don't have to endure the same as last time.

They were beaten 4-2 by neighbours Manchester United in the Manchester derby back in January as Ella Toone scored a hat-trick for the Reds.

Before that, they had never lost a game at the stadium before, winning three and drawing one.

Steph Houghton
Former Manchester City and England captain on BBC One

I think the expectation at Chelsea is you're playing at an intensity no matter who you're playing against.

I look at Maika Hamano and I've been really impressed with her this season. For her to come back into the team and set that intensity will be crucial for Chelsea today.

Manchester City

Manchester City interim boss Nick Cushing said his side are preparing to face a "better version" of Chelsea in the Women's Super League on Sunday.

After losing the League Cup final to the Blues on Saturday, City ended Chelsea's 31-game unbeaten run with a 2-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.

"We saw that on Wednesday night that the most difficult part of the game is to be consistent against a top team," said Cushing. "That's why the best are the best.

"We're in fourth because our league form hasn't been consistent enough."

Cushing, who took interim charge last week, added: "For me, if you don't believe in that performance then you're never going to believe.

"Chelsea are a top team and they played really well but I expect Chelsea to come hugely motivated.

"I saw their manager and Lucy's [Bronze] press conference that they didn't believe the performance was at their level so we have to prepare to play a better version of Chelsea."

Fara Williams
Former England midfielder on BBC One

I think making so many changes can disrupt the rhythm of play, but maybe after missing that intensity midweek, Chelsea are doing it to try and get that back into the team with fresh legs.

Leicester manager Amandine Miquel has made four changes from her side's 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

Midfielder Ruby Mace, who picked up an injury against Chelsea, misses out, as does Missy Goodwin, while Courtney Nevin and Yuka Momiki drop onto the bench. Sam Tierney, Saori Takarada, Shana Chossenotte, and Chantelle Swaby come into the XI.

Leicester City XI: Leitzig, Ale, Howard, Thibaud, Swaby, Cayman (c), Tierney, Cain, Takarada, Chossenotte, O'Brien.

Subs: Clark, Nevin, Bott, Rose, Eiriksdottir, Torres, Momiki, Las.

Brighton manager Dario Vidosic has named the same XI which started against Tottenham last time out.

Brighton XI: Loeck, McLauchlan, Thorisdottir, Bergsvand (c), Pattinson, Olislagers, Kirby, Symonds, Noordam, Haley, Parris.

Subs: Baggaley, Masaka, Bremer, Seike, Hayes, Stefanovic, Auee, Rule, Agyemang.

Chelsea

Chelsea's midweek defeat means they have a lot of work to do if they are to turn around their Champions League tie against Manchester City, but manager Sonia Bompastor doesn't think the loss will be too significant a blow.

She is still confident about her side's abilities given their performances so far this season.

"The facts at the minute, we lost an important game, but we're still alive for the next round," said the former Lyon boss.

"And in this situation, what is really positive? We still have one leg to play. We are not dead in the Champions League.

"When you look at the bigger picture, we are top of the table in the league, we already won one trophy, and we are qualified [for the semi-finals] in the FA Cup. So all these elements bring us some confidence as well."

Fara Williams
Former England midfielder on BBC One

I think we knew things would be difficult but I think it's more mentally. The team that recovers from their mental fatigue will come out on top.

Mentally to play against the same team four times on the bounce is very difficult.

Chelsea

Chelsea captain Millie Bright, speaking to BBC Sport: "We were extremely disappointed [to lose on Wednesday] but for us it's about bouncing back and being prepared today. I'm excited to see the reaction from the girls. Most importantly, it's about getting the job done and showing what we're about.

On what changes are made with four games in a row against City: "We've never been in this position. It's just about turning up, you make little tweaks here and there but most importantly it's about executing the game plan you set out to do."

On how Sonia Bompastor has improved things at Chelsea: "It's been so nice. It's been a lovely fresh journey and I think it's just given that confidence to go to that next level. It's just about that excitement of playing and confidence, it's given everyone that to try things and be braver on the ball. The DNA of the club - finding a way to win - is still very much within us. She's given us confidence to show who we are and express ourselves as footballers."

Joe Nelson
BBC Sport at St. James' Park

These images were taken moments before kick-off at St. James' Park, where Newcastle and Sunderland are doing battle in the Barclays Women's Championship.

Flag display specialists, 'Wor Flags' unfurled the following message, which I think is clear.

Over 28,000 tickets sold for today's match and I am hearing there could be even more inside the stadium than that this afternoon for the Tyne-Wear derby.

It looks set to be a club and league record attendance.

Image source, BBC Sport

Image source, BBC Sport

Steph Houghton
Former Manchester City and England captain on BBC One

When you're going into a run of games, four times against Chelsea, with the squad Manchester City have, you'd say Chelsea are the favourites, especially with the run they're on.

The last two games the girls have been fantastic. The performance on Wednesday was special in front of the home fans.

They showed a different side of the game. They showed their ugly side and certainly showed that in the last 20 minutes.

Chelsea has not lost in any competition until Manchester City beat them in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

That put an end to a 31-game unbeaten run, with Sonia Bompastor being dealt her first defeat since she took charge as manager.

Chelsea are still let to lose in the league, having won 14 and drawn two of their games.

Will they bounce back from their midweek defeat and keep up that record today?

Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Etihad Stadium

Round up, round up. It’s time for round three.

We’re on day eight of this intriguing 12-day battle between Manchester City and Chelsea and so far, it’s all square.

Chelsea took the League Cup trophy, but City have given themselves the best chance of reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League thanks to a 2-0 win over the Blues on Wednesday.

We're just a stone's throw (and a foot bridge) away from the Joie Stadium - the site of that win - at the Etihad today for a WSL encounter.

BBC One

You can tune in to coverage of this one via BBC One by clicking the 'watch live' button at the top of this page.

Steph Houghton and Fara Williams are alongside Alex Scott for the build-up.

There had been hope that Chelsea would see the return of striker Sam Kerr this month.

The 31-year-old Australia international has not played for more than a year after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament during training in January 2024.

She returned to individual training in January, but Kerr is not yet ready to return to the playing squad.

With Mayra Ramirez benched today, it's instead a front line including Aggie Beever-Jones, Maika Hamano and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd.

Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Etihad Stadium

There were hundreds of fans awaiting the arrival of the team buses about an hour and a half before kick-off, and City were dressed to impress with their players stepping out in white blazers and waistcoats.

Meanwhile, it's a normal day at the office for Chelsea, who are in their usual tracksuit uniform.

Thanks, Joe!

Let's get started with having a proper look at this game, shall we?