Aston Villa return to Villa Park this afternoon as they take on Manchester United in a crucial Women's Super League home clash.
Three points will be nothing short than what the Villans' are searching for as it's crunch time in the bottom half of the league table.
Natalia Arroyo's side will also be looking to bounce back from last weekend's bitter 3-1 defeat away to Crystal Palace.
Aniek Nouwen gave the Eagles the lead at the break before Ashleigh Weerden doubled Palace's lead shortly after the restart to give Villa an even bigger mountain to climb.
Lucy Parker halved the deficit with minutes to go as she netted her first goal of the campaign but any hopes of stealing a point were extinguished in stoppage time as Katie Stengel punished the side for a mistake at the break and restored the home side's two goal lead.
Today's opponents, Manchester United, also fell to a 3-1 defeat on the road last time out.
The Red Devils, who have enjoyed a strong league campaign so far, were fairly beaten by Liverpool at Anfield under the lights.
Goals from Olivia Smith and Fuka Nagano had the Merseyside team firmly in the driving seat at the half-way point before Smith added her second and the game's third in the 67th minute.
Maya Le Tissier add a consolation goal for United in the closing minutes but it wasn't another to spark a comeback for the side.
The Last Meeting
HIGHLIGHTS | Manchester United 0-0 Aston Villa
Villa fought-hard under the lights to earn a 0-0 draw away to Manchester United in the Women’s Super League the last time these two sides met back in November.
The Villans dominated proceedings and had chances to take the win but were ultimately rewarded with a point for a disciplined defensive showing.
Team News
Sarah Mayling suffered an ankle injury in Villa's recent FA Cup clash and is expected to be sidelined for six weeks.
Rachel Corsie remains out of action but is nearing a return to the matchday squad.
Lucy Staniforth has returned to full team training and is in contention to feature today.
Noelle Maritz is suspended for this fixture after a accumulation of yellow cards.
Head Coach
"We know we are not with our confidence levels super high, we need to grow in the games and we need to manage that. They look at each other and they know that we have the skills and we have the tools to win the games. I see a team with energy, asking questions and wanting to do more."
Natalia Arroyo
