Whereas Arsenal seemed sharp and slick within the closing third this weekend, Liverpool did not.
The Reds did not play badly and had some good spells towards a record-equalling crew, however they’re desperately lacking the presence of Leanne Kiernan, their top-scorer final season, and lack a artistic spark in assault.
Matt Beard’s facet did put plenty of crosses within the field and utilised the lengthy throw of Megan Campbell as a lot as potential, however Arsenal goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger was in high kind to take care of all of that and guarantee only a few probabilities have been created.
It is a disgrace, actually, as a result of Liverpool have a improbable striker main the road in Katie Stengel. The American has scored for enjoyable since arriving on the membership in January, however she will be able to solely achieve this a lot when she has no service. She had only one shot on this recreation, and even that was blocked.
The excellent news is that Beard believes Shanice van de Sanden, the three-time Champions League winner that re-signed for the Reds this summer season, might be obtainable very quickly after damage. She’d be welcomed warmly into this struggling assault, significantly by Stengel, who’s feeding on scraps in the meanwhile.