London City Lionesses v Man Utd: Mary Earps eyes reunion on WSL comeback
Goalkeeper Mary Earps is preparing for her debut with the London City Lionesses, which happens to be against her former club, Manchester United. Earps reflects on her successful tenure at United and her excitement about returning to the Women's Super League.
Why it matters
Earps is a high-profile figure in women's football, and her transfer and subsequent debut against her former team represent a significant narrative in the WSL season opener.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mary Earps was a key player for England when they won Euro 2022
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter Published 4 September 2026, 08:45 BST Mary Earps is no stranger to the Women's Super League and hopes to mark her return with a match against her former club.
The new London City Lionesses goalkeeper felt it was "meant to be" that her potential debut could come against Manchester United.
During the peak of her career, she spent five seasons at United, becoming England number one and twice being named Fifa's goalkeeper of the year.
After a spell at Paris St-Germain, Earps wants to return to England on a high in Friday's season opener (19:00 BST) and will no doubt find herself in the limelight again.
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