Manchester City turn their attention back to the Women’s Super League (WSL) title race this Sunday, as they travel to face London City Lionesses in a crucial Round 13 clash.
Currently sitting at the top of the table with a six-point cushion over second-placed Chelsea, Gareth Taylor’s side are looking to bounce back immediately after their midweek heartbreak. The Cityzens were knocked out of the League Cup semi-finals following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, making a victory this weekend essential to maintain their domestic momentum.
The Return of Kerolin
In a significant boost for the league leaders, Brazilian international Kerolin is expected to be available after missing the midweek cup fixture. Her creativity and pace will be vital as City look to break down a resilient London City side that features seasoned veterans like Kosovare Asllani and Nikita Parris.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City (4-3-3): Ayaka Yamashita; Kerstin Casparij, Jade Rose, Rebecca Knaak, Leila Ouahabi; Yui Hasegawa, Laura Blindkilde Brown, Aoba Fujino; Vivianne Miedema, Kerolin, Khadija “Bunny” Shaw.
London City Lionesses (4-4-2): Elene Lete; Jana Fernandez, Wassa Sangaré, Elena Linari, Rofiat Imuran; Freya Godfrey, Saki Kumagai, Grace Geyoro, Nikita Parris; Isobel Goodwin, Kosovare Asllani.
Match Information & How to Watch
The match is set to be a tactical battle between City’s high-pressing offense and the experience-heavy midfield of the Lionesses, led by Saki Kumagai.
- Fixture: London City Lionesses vs Manchester City
- Competition: Barclays Women’s Super League (Round 13)
- Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Kick-off: 11:55 (GMT) / 06:55 (ET)
- Broadcaster (Global): The FA Player
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Laurinda Jocias is a football writer covering English women’s football, including the Women’s Super League. Her work focuses on players, clubs, and the continued development of the women’s game in the UK.
