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Jack Lacey-Hatton

Man City sensation Mary Fowler braced for "intense" WSL derby clash vs Man Utd

Manchester City's teenage sensation Mary Fowler is expecting an 'electric atmosphere' as she prepares for her first derby against Manchester United.

City welcome their fierce rivals knowing they need a win to move level on points with them in the WSL table, in the Sunday lunchtime clash taking place at the Etihad stadium, with over 40,000 fans expected. And Fowler, 19, is now pushing for a start in the clubs' biggest match of the season.

The Australian forward joined the Citizens in the summer and netted her third goal for the club in a 2-0 midweek Continental Cup win over fellow WSL side Liverpool. Her performance will have given manager Gareth Taylor food for thought as he assess his attacking options for the derby.

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