After a record-breaking promotion campaign last term, which was recently showcased in MUTV's History Makers documentary, Casey Stoney's Reds are back and eager to make a name for themselves in the top tier of women's football.
And what a way to start! Our opponents this weekend finished runners-up in the Women's Super League last term and, of course, there is the extra spice of it being a Manchester derby. This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
“It’s fantastic,” Casey said ahead of the enticing encounter. “It’s a great occasion.