The midfielder was City’s hero in last season’s Etihad derby, when she headed home just before the hour in December 2022 against our rivals.
Coombs’ header would ensure Gareth Taylor‘s side came away with a point, cancelling out Leah Galton’s deflected first half strike.
In front of a record 44,259 supporters, it was a truly memorable moment in our Women’s team’s history.
With this in mind, the England international made the short journey back over to the Etihad to reflect on her goal, and the occasion that surrounded last season’s home derby in the WSL.
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However, with another huge encounter on the horizon, attentions then turned to this weekend’s showdown.
Only goal difference separates City from top spot in the WSL as we set our sights on a 12th successive league win in a row.
Standing in our way are a United side in need of three points to hand their prospects of European qualification a major boost.
With City having won each of the last two derbies in 2023/24, it should be another exciting clash on Saturday.
Hear Laura Coombs‘ thoughts on the game and reflections on our previous battles above...
