Tottenham's defence are keeping their shape early as Manchester City try stretch play to the wings.

Nothing in the way of any real opportunity...

There was a real sense of anticipation as Manchester City earn themselves a corner after just 90 seconds...

The ball is disappointingly low and weak. Easily cleared.

After a false start with Tottenham kicking off as players took a knee for the Black Lives Matter movement, we now DO have kick-off.

Ella Toone goes close to her and Manchester United's second of the day. She rifles in an effort from distance and it is not far away!

Man Utd have to be content with their one-goal lead after 27 minutes.

Both sides has taken the field at the Academy Stadium. We are just moments away from kick-off.

You can watch the action right here by clicking on the play icon above.

For all there is to come today, it is worth pausing to look back at yesterday's action.

Everton have had themselves a wonderful week, booking a Women's FA Cup final ticket on Wednesday before enjoying a goal spree three days later...

They moved top of the Women's Super League table with their 6-0 win against Aston Villa yesterday, with Hayley Raso and Claire Emslie both scoring twice.

You can watch the highlights, of which there are many, above.

There is a lengthy stoppage in play as Kayleigh Green receives some treatment for Brighton.

She, however, shakes it off and we are back under way.

Manchester United immediately break upfield and there is a real scramble in the box and penalty appeal from Ella Toone. Nothing in it, however.

Alex Morgan took to social media earlier to explain why she isn't included today.

Coming back from the birth of her first child is a huge undertaking and she is very much listening to her body as she does so.

We all look forward to the moment that she feels ready to get out there for Tottenham.

Lucy Bronze drops to the bench for hosts Manchester City after helping them through the Women's FA Cup final with victory against Arsenal in midweek. Canada international Janine Beckie is given a start.

The big news for Tottenham, of course, is that Alex Morgan - arguably the biggest recruit in WSL history - is not included in the squad as she continues to build on her fitness.

Manchester City: Roebuck, Bonner, Houghton, Kelly, Beckie, Morgan, White, Weir, Mewis, Walsh, Greenwood.

Substitutes: Bardsley, Taieb, Stokes, Coombs, Scott, Stanway, Park, Bronze, Lavelle.

Tottenham: Spencer, Zadorsky, Green, Harrop, Filbey, Davison, Dean, Percival, Worm, Graham, Kennedy.

Substitutes: Martin, Leon, Addison, Quinn, Ayane, Godfrey, Neville.

Five minutes of little incident have come and gone since Manchester United took the lead.

So with a lull in Leigh, we will bring you the team news from Manchester City's game against Tottenham.

Alessia Russo is fouled by Maya Le Tissier right on the line as a cross is floated in. An early chance for the hosts to take the lead from the spot now.

There is a half chance teed up for Manchester United's Leah Galton.

A short corner is switched to the right, and eventually Galton receives the ball on the edge of the area. Her effort, however, is blocked.

Brighton have looked bright in these early minutes.

They come up with back-to-back corners, but the hosts easily clear the danger both times.

Brighton get us under way against Manchester United in Leigh.

Moments before kick-off, both sides again took a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

The headline news for Manchester United Women is that England forward Alessia Russo makes her first start for the club.

There remains a sharp focus on World Cup-winning USA stars in the English game today, as both Tobin Heath and Christen Press are on the bench for the Red Devils.

Megan Walsh is back in goal for Brighton, with Norway keeper Cecilie Fiskerstrand dropping to the bench.

Manchester United: Earps, A Turner, McManus, M Turner, Smith, Ladd, Groenen, Hanson, Toone, Galton, Russo.

Substitutes: Ramsey, Staniforth, Heath, Press, Ross.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Walsh, Gibbons, Bowman, Kerkdijk, Le Tissier, Whelan, Connolly, Kaagman, O'Sullivan, Green, Williams.

Substitutes: Fiskerstrand, Barton, Lee, Heroum, Stott, Simpkins, Jarrett.

Teams are already out at Leigh Sports Village for the early kick-off, so our focus immediately shifts there ahead of the televised fixture at Manchester City's Academy Stadium.

So without further ado, let's check out what IS on the menu (again, I'm trying to get mileage out of the whole tea thing).

We have a full afternoon of Women's Super League action on the way.

It starts with Brighton's trip to face Manchester United at noon.

At 12.30 BST, you can watch as Manchester City host Tottenham.

All kick-offs today are staggered, with the remaining three games as follows...

• Arsenal v Bristol City (14:00 BST)
• Birmingham City v Chelsea (14:30 BST)
• West Ham v Reading (15:00 BST)

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Ah, it's a cold, damp October Sunday morning. Perfect for sitting inside with a tea brewing...

And when it comes to tea, well, we expected to have one of the world's most famous tea enthusiasts (well, at least I assume she likes the stuff) in Alex Morgan gracing English football for the first time.

Her eagerly anticipated debut for Tottenham doesn't come today at Manchester City, however. (I'm not going to lie, I was all ready to make A LOT out of that tea-drinking celebration she so awesomely rolled out when she helped the USA past England at the 2019 World Cup... I declare this just a wee sip)

Still, we have plenty come.

Chin-chin to that!