Liverpool sealed their return to the Women's Super League with a resounding 4-2 victory against Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Sunday afternoon.
The Reds needed just a point to wrap up the title with three games to spare but they did it in style and in front of a record Championship crowd.
Big clubs do not have a divine right to top flight football but having Liverpool back in the WSL can only be a good thing for the growth of the women's game.

Liverpool Women secured promotion to the Womens Super League a 4-2 win over Bristol

Matt Beard knew promotion was a necessity when he returned to take the reins on Merseyside this summer and he has not failed to deliver.