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WSL: Watch build-up to Everton v Spurs after Kerr scores on Chelsea comeback

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Adam Millington and Elizabeth Botcherby

Everton women ready to call Goodison homepublished at 14:22 BST
Everton v Tottenham (14:30 BST)
Elizabeth Botcherby
BBC Sport

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To the casual observer, Everton v Tottenham is just another Women's Super League fixture.
But history will be made on Sunday at 14:30 BST, with Everton playing their first match at Goodison Park since it became the permanent home of the women's team.
Everton have played at Goodison Park before, most recently in November 2024, when they beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Merseyside derby, but on their previous appearances at the 133-year-old stadium, they were guests of Everton men.
But following the relocation of the men's team to the newly constructed Hill Dickinson Stadium on Liverpool's waterfront, Goodison Park is embarking on a new era as the largest dedicated women's stadium in England.
More succinctly, in the words of Everton defender Kenzie Weir: "It's ours."
Weir is more familiar with the stadium than most of her team-mates, as her dad, former Scotland international David Weir, made more than 250 appearances for the Toffees between 1999 and 2007.
There are photos of her on the pitch as a child and she "remembers the atmosphere" from his playing days. Now, it's the stage for her and her team-mates to "showcase what we've got".
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Chelsea continuing on from the end of the season, scraping results with underpar performances. The defence needs some work in the transfer window.
Elly
Postpublished at 14:17 BST
Everton v Tottenham (14:30 BST)
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'You saw ruthless of Man Utd identity'published at 14:16 BST
FT: London City Lionesses 1-5 Man Utd
Manchester United

Manchester United goalscorer Jayde Riviere speaking to Sky Sports: "We really wanted to focus this week on bouncing back from our Champions League game. We wanted to jump into this. The team we played is a new team and we don't know what to expect. All we control is how we play and you saw that ruthlessness of the Man Utd identity. It was a really good team performance."
On scoring nine goals in two WSL games: "You see how connected we are as a team off the pitch and that translates on the pitch. We have a great group of girls."
'Kerr's waited a long time for that moment'published at 14:15 BST
FT: Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea
Fran Kirby
Brighton forward on Sky Sports

I'm absolutely delighted for her. It's been a real tough journey for her. A lot of people keep asking 'Where's Sam?', and when you know what's going on in the background, you just can't wait for her to get back on that pitch and that's where she belongs.
She belongs out on a football pitch and I'm delighted that she could get her goal. Get her 100th goal for Chelsea. She's waited a long time for that moment, so I'm really happy for her. Hopefully, she can stay fit, stay healthy and contribute this season.
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It's going to be a long season for Liverpool if we don't sort out our attack soon
Ben
Liverpool need to be more ruthless. They were the same against Everton last week. But as an Everton supporter I hope they don't.
Claire
Everton ready for 'bright future' in new homepublished at 14:09 BST
Everton v Tottenham (14:30 BST)
Jess Anderson
BBC Sport at Goodison Park

It's a damp, rainy day on Merseyside to mark the dawn of a new era for Everton women.
The first match at their new home Goodison Park gets under way soon against Tottenham.
Manager Brian Sorensen says in his programme notes he believes the Old Lady "holds a bright future for our team".
He adds that the move is a "clear sign of ambition" from the club.
With a 4-1 thrashing over local rivals Liverpool last week, Everton will look to build on that momentum here at their new home.
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Postpublished at 14:06 BST
Everton v Tottenham (14:30 BST)

Well, that was a lot at once.
We've got another game coming up soon - Everton take on Tottenham at 14:30 BST.
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What did you make of those games, then?
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Get Involvedpublished at 14:02 BST
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Sam is back!! Watch out world!!!!
Alan
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Think London City will struggle for the first part of the season. Recruiting a team full of brand new players, just feels there’s too many individuals on that pitch rather than a team. Hopefully pick it up in a month or so.
Iona
FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:00 BST
London City 1-5 Man Utd

A big win for Manchester United, a big defeat for London City.
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FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:00 BST
Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea

All over at Villa Park.
The scoreline doesn't tell the full story. Villa played well, Chelsea were far from perfect, but once again Sonia Bompastor's side have won.
Oh, and Sam Kerr scored on her first game back.
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'Weight off Kerr's shoulders'published at 13:57 BST
Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea
Gilly Flaherty
Former Chelsea and England defender on Sky Sports

You're seeing the reactions from her teammates and how happy they are.
That first goal will have been so important for her. It's scrappy but she won't care about that. She'll care that she's put the ball in the back of the net and got her team that win.
When a player does come back from injury and they go games without scoring and it goes on and on, there's that pressure. It will be a huge weight taken off her shoulders.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 13:57 BST
Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea

Millie Bright has been booked for throwing the ball away to delay the restart.
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London City 1-5 Man Utd

London City are throwing forward some late attacks but Manchester United are keeping them at bay.
They've been creative but haven't had end product and have struggled at the back.
GOAL - Aston Villa 1-3 Chelseapublished at 13:54 BST
Sam Kerr (90+3 mins)

She's back!
It's an absolute scramble in front of goal but after a few tries Sam Kerr manages to get a strike away and turn the ball over the line.
It's scrappy, but Kerr won't care one bit. 20 months out and a goal in her first game back.
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FULL-TIMEpublished at 13:54 BST
Leicester 1-0 Liverpool

The final whistle blows and Leicester have their first win of the season!
It's a huge win for Rick Passmoor's side, who didn't register a shot on target in the first half and played the final 35 minutes with 10 players after Shannon O'Brien's red card.
But Emily van Egmond's header - completely against the run of play - proved to be the winner.
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Postpublished at 13:54 BST
Leicester 1-0 Liverpool

Liverpool launch one more attack, with Ceri Holland going down the left wing and Sophie Roman Haug and Leanne Kiernan waiting in the box.
However, she blazes her cross over the bar. Ahhh well.
Postpublished at 13:53 BST
London City 1-5 Man Utd

Good stop! London City send the ball into the box but Phallon Tullis-Joyce sprints off her line to punch it away.