World Cup qualifiers, WSL updates and football news – matchday live

<p>⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action<br>⚽ Relevant link here | And <a href="mailto:matchday.live@theguardian.com">email us</a> with your thoughts</p><p></p><p><strong>Gareth Taylor will be looking to impress against his former club this afternoon as Liverpool host Manchester City</strong> at Anfield. Taylor was sacked by City in March and is still yet to win a WSL game with Liverpool.</p><p>Ahead of the game, Taylor told Sky Sports: “There’s a certain amount of loyalty with my coaching history. I’m not a religious person, but this way and this style is like my religion.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/oct/12/world-cup-qualifiers-wsl-updates-and-football-news-matchday-live">Continue reading...</a>