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The Guardian - UK
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Will Unwin

‘There is so much at stake’: Ouahabi primed for key WSL Manchester derby

Leila Ouahabi WSL Manchester Manchester City Chelsea England Barcelona Manchester United
Leila Ouahabi comes away with the ball in Manchester City’s win against Manchester United in November 2023
Leila Ouahabi comes away with the ball in Manchester City’s win against Manchester United in November 2023. Photograph: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Manchester’s skyline is a battleground for architects aiming to reach new heights but there is another growing rivalry in the city amid a fight for Women’s Super League glory. Manchester City are currently looking down on Manchester United as they aim to secure their first title since 2016.

City host United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday with the ambition of going top, for 24 hours at least. Their success has been built on a fine defence, conceding only 10 goals in 16 matches. A key component of the back four has been the Spanish left-back Leila Ouahabi, who is in her second season in England after moving from Barcelona.

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