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Can Liverpool Women Challenge for Silverware Next Term?
Huge Summer for the Women’s Game
This summer, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand. England, the current European champions, are one of the favourites to lift the trophy. For those looking for a bet on football, you can get 10/3 for the Lionesses to win the World Cup. You can bet on Women’s World Cup football and get 11/4 for favourites United States to prevail, while Germany are available at 13/2.
England had a sensational UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 last year, winning the tournament on home soil. Sarina Wiegman did a fantastic job, as England beat old foes Germany in a tense final in front of over 87,000 at Wembley Stadium.
Although there were no Liverpool representatives in the English roster, Rachel Furness was called up to the Northern Ireland squad and played against England in the group stage. England ran out emphatic 5-0 winners in that one.
Solid Season for the Reds
Challenging at the top end of the Super League table was always going to be a tough task for a club promoted from the Championship, and staying in the top tier was the main priority before a ball was kicked. Therefore, a seventh-place finish was an excellent outcome for Liverpool this term.
Matt Beard’s side picked up 23 points from 22 league games, winning six, drawing five and losing 11. Reading were the weakest link, as the Royals finished rock bottom on 11 points, so Liverpool were nowhere near relegation.
The Merseyside outfit would have loved to have finished in front of rivals Everton, but the Toffees won the bragging rights by finishing seven points and one place above the Reds.
Chelsea were once again the top dogs of women’s football in England. They remained consistent throughout the campaign, failing to win just three of their 22 matches. They finished two points above Manchester United, who were also excellent this season. Arsenal took third and the final UEFA Champions League berth.
Can Liverpool Kick On?
After a good year back in the top flight, can Liverpool be competitive at the top of the Super League table next term? The bigger clubs are getting even stronger, but the Reds are certainly capable of mixing it up with the league’s finest.
Right at the start of last season, Liverpool beat champions Chelsea at Prenton Park in Birkenhead. United States ace Katie Stengel was the hero against the Blues, netting both goals in the 2-1 home win.
Liverpool will have to strengthen the squad over the summer, but there have been plenty of positive signs with this current crop of Liverpool stars. Finishing in the top three is the aim for many Super League clubs, and Liverpool could challenge for the Champions League spots next season.
Written by Alan Spencer
