Only three clubs in the WSL were able to defeat eventual champions Chelsea last season. Arsenal and Manchester City were two of them - although at least a few fans would have expected the big hitters to get the better of Emma Hayes’ side. But few, if any, thought Liverpool would do so, especially not in such emphatic and impressive style.
That 4-3 victory over Emma Hayes’ side towards the end of last season looked to have killed off Chelsea’s title chances (only mistakes from City meant it did not), but perhaps more importantly it was the game that showed just how dangerous the Reds could be. Undoubtedly the standout team of last season, there is no club in the WSL who has a story quite as remarkable as Liverpool’s. Former champions of the WSL - that too, twice in a row back in 2013 and 2014 - the Reds have been relegated and promoted again since that era of great success.
Back in 2022 after their promotion, ex-Liverpool Men’s manager Jurgen Klopp reflected on how he hoped the support for the women’s team would improve after the rocky ride. He told Sky Sports : "Obviously, Liverpool was in the last years not famous for treating or dealing with women's football outstandingly well. They didn't go down to the Championship for no reason.
" He added: "Now they are back and we have to make sure that we use the situation." But the good news for Liverpool fans? They are well and truly back in the mix, having impressively broken into the elusive top four last season. And th.