A spirited performance from Liverpool FC Women went unrewarded in a 1-0 loss to Manchester City Women on Sunday.
Former Reds captain Gemma Bonner headed in the only goal in the first half of the Women’s Super League match at City’s Academy Stadium.
Vicky Jepson’s side pushed hard for a leveller, particularly after the break, but were unable to find a way past City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck, who made several vital saves to ensure Liverpool returned to Merseyside narrowly defeated.
Anke Preuss was called into action early on, with the Liverpool goalkeeper’s superb reaction speed enabling her to tip Tessa Wullaert’s snap-shot over the crossbar after a City corner had only been partially cleared.