“I’d Love Nothing More!” – Sophie Roman Haug & Gemma Bonner Preview Anfield Clash | OneFootball

By Heidi O’Hare

Liverpool Women are set to face Manchester United Women at Anfield on Friday 16th March 2025 at 7:15pm, hoping to start a huge weekend for the club in style.

This contest is just one of their three big matches of the WSL picked to be hosted at the club’s main ground rather than the women’s usual home ground at the Totally Wicked, St Helens Rugby stadium. The change in location along with the club deep deep-rooted rivalry means all eyes are on Amber Whitley’s Reds trying to get their first win in L4.

Ahead of the match, we spoke to Sophie Roman Haug and Gemma Bonner, the latter of whom stated that stepping out in front of a crowd at Anfield is a “unique experience.”

Eager to please the crowd Bonner also said: “I’d love nothing more than beating United at Anfield!”

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Opponents on the night United have played 15 games this season 11 wins 3 draws 1 loss, with USA goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce keeping 10 clean sheets so far this season, but a game isn’t just won by not conceding scoring goals is a vital part of winning football games and Marc Skinner’s side are not lacking in attacking options.

Some of their main threats to watch out for are Elisabeth Terland top scorer for The Red Devils so far this season with seven goals, and four assists, with 13 games played, midfielder and England youngster Grace Clinton who’s scored 5 in 13 games, childhood united fan Ella Toone with four with two assists in 11 games.

Players such as Elisabeth Terland, Lisa Naalsund and Celin Bizet from the Red Devils are all Roman Haug’s National Teammates making this occasion extra special for her: “When we walk on that pitch we are rivals, we don’t really think too much about that, its always nice to see people that we know and play within the national team afterwards and it’s extra fun when you win.”

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The Kopites so far this season has been mixed with 15 games played, taking 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats so far in this season’s WSL campaign, but their last 5 games in all competitions have led to 4 wins and 1 defeat so Liverpool’s Bonner thinks that this is the perfect opportunity to finish the season strong. “For us, the strength is our group and how we are together that’s one thing I love about being a part of this club.”

Liverpool also boasts a huge selection of young talent including this year’s top goal scorer for the club Olivia Smith, with four goals in 14 games and Roman Haug with one goal and two assists in eight games since she missed out on game time due to injury between October and January, but she’s eagerly chasing Smith for the top spot, creating some healthy competition between the squad.”We just want to create as many chances as we can to win the game which is the most important thing, I’m going to step my game up now.”

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This occasion at Anfield is a must-see event in the club’s calendar to get You’ll Never Walk Alone blaring as the Girls walk out under the floodlights Sophie Roman Haug stated “We are hoping that a lot of people will come and support us to make the atmosphere here really good.”

Friday 16th March at 7:15 pm, with an incredible attendance of 17,484 this season at Anfield already this season when The Reds faced Manchester City, this fixture is definitely one which could beat this record and set Liverpool’s record attendance for this season.

“Being a Liverpool fan representing the badge and trying to give your best to come out with the best result. The fans are a massive part of Liverpool Football Club, not just in Liverpool but worldwide.”- Gemma Bonner on trying to get as many fans at Anfield as possible talking about how important it is for her as a Liverpool fan stepping out at Anfield.

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