Birmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return
Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight.
Birmingham City's head coach Amy Merricks is excited to face Women's Super League champions Manchester City when her team returns to the top flight after a four-year absence. The WSL 2 title winners secured promotion at the end of last season, but face a challenging opener against City on Sunday. Birmingham's last encounter with Manchester City in May 2022 ended in a 6-0 defeat, which led to their relegation.
Despite the odds, Merricks believes this is an ideal time for her team to challenge the reigning champions. She emphasizes that the team's focus remains on their own performance and strengths, determined not to lose their attacking identity. Merricks also notes that Manchester City, who won all 11 of their home matches last season, will bring energy and tactical prowess to the game, but she insists that Birmingham is not afraid and is hungry to compete.
The team acknowledges that City may be missing key players due to injuries, but they remain confident and focused on maximizing their own strengths.
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