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<\/p>\nLondon City have travelled to Merseyside for their first test of 2026, as a new chapter for the club begins at the BrewDog Stadium.<\/p>\n
It will be Eder Maestre’s first match in charge, with his side facing Liverpool at 2:30pm on Sunday.<\/p>\n
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Maestre knows the challenge ahead and is under no illusions about the task his players face.<\/p>\n
“We need to be humble,” he said. \u201cWhen we see the previous matches of Liverpool, we need to understand that they have got less than they have deserved.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Head Coach is expecting a physical and tactical battle, one that will demand both quality and character.<\/p>\n
\n“We have to be prepared to compete, to put our skills up against theirs, and to be the best version of ourselves. That means respecting the opponent, but also stepping onto the pitch with a warrior mindset.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
It’s a mindset Maestre wants to see every week, not just against Liverpool, but throughout the season, as London City look to set the tone for what lies ahead.<\/p>\n
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Here is your full match preview.<\/strong><\/p>\n
The winter break has brought change behind the scenes at London City, with Eder Maestre appointed as Head Coach ahead of the club’s first fixture of the new year.<\/p>\n
Maestre will be supported by a refreshed backroom team, including the arrival of Becky Langley as First Team Assistant Coach.<\/p>\n
Learn about them both by clicking on the buttons below.<\/p>\n
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Last time out, London City Lionesses suffered a narrow defeat in their Barclays Women\u2019s Super League fixture against Leicester City at a chilly King Power Stadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shannon O\u2019Brien\u2019s goal just under an hour into the contest was the difference between the two sides.<\/p>\n
The fixture left us in sixth place in the Barclays Women\u2019s Super League heading into the second half of the season, on 15 points.<\/p>\n
Read the full report below.<\/p>\n
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Earlier this season, London City left it late against Liverpool, with Elena Linari thundering her spot kick home to in the 89th minute to earn London City a crucial three points in the Barclays Women\u2019s Super League.<\/p>\n
The Reds stayed strong throughout the second half, but London City found a way at the CopperJax Stadium, driven on by the noise and belief of the home fans.<\/p>\n
Read the full report below.<\/p>\n
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Liverpool head into today’s fixture still in search of their first league win of the season, currently sitting bottom of the Barclays Women’s Super League on three points.<\/p>\n
Despite ending 2025 with a heavy defeat to Chelsea, the Reds have shown encouraging attacking signs, scoring eight goals across their last five fixtures. <\/p>\n
Their most recent WSL outing saw them hold West Ham to a 2-2 draw.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have strengthened their squad early in the January window, with Alice Bergstr\u00f6m, Jennifer Falk and Anna J\u00f8sendal all adding depth and quality ahead of the second half of the campaign.<\/p>\n
Katie Zelem is the only player two have played for both sides in this fixture, preparing this time to face her former club wearing London City blue.<\/p>\n
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Eder Maestre\u2019s Press Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n
Watch below: Eder Maestre\u2019s full press conference ahead of Liverpool vs London City Lionesses.<\/p>\n
Our game against Liverpool will be live on BBC iPlayer, at 2:30pm (GMT).<\/p>\n
International fans, check out the \u2018Where to Watch\u2019 guide provided by the Barclays Women\u2019s Super League, to find out where you can watch this fixture.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Follow our socials for lineups, goal updates, plus the scores at half time and full time. We will have minute-by-minute updates on X.<\/p>\n
For more information on matchday, check out our fan guide below.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start 2026 right.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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