Niamh Fahey: We're going in the right direction and want to finish ...

The Reds host fourth-placed Manchester United at Prenton Park this afternoon in the Barclays Women's Super League in their final home fixture of 2023-24.

Writing in the matchday programme, Fahey reflects on a campaign of progress and development for Matt Beard's squad.

The captain, who is sidelined by injury today, says: "We want to finish fourth as that's still possible for us and this will be a huge game in potentially determining who will finish ahead of who.

"There's a big rivalry between Liverpool and Man United and we want to finish above them, and I think it would be a good step for us this season if we can take that fourth spot.

"We've made a massive step forward this year, especially as I still think we can look back at games where we've been really disappointed that we maybe didn't take three points.

"There have been draws in games that we probably feel like we should have won but that's all part of the learning curve as well. Even so, a big step has been taken by the girls.

"Obviously we're not satisfied with where we are, but it's certainly going in the right direction and we want to finish strongly now as we look towards the end of the year.

"The move to the AXA Melwood Training Centre has had a massive impact. I just think that training and working in a world-class facility every day has given us the tools and resources now, so there are no excuses.

"We are in a top-level environment where we're expected to perform, week in, week out in the matches and day in and day out on the training field. We have everything we need to do our jobs now, so we just have to focus on going out and producing on the pitch."

Fahey continues: "Of course, this is our final home game of the season and so I would like to thank all our supporters for the incredible backing they have given us this season.

"I know huge numbers will be at Leicester in a couple of weeks' time too but I can't ever get sick of saying how good our support is.

"We've had a good season so far and we want to end it as strongly as possible. Our fans give us that extra edge. When we're in our tough moments, they're there for us and when we're on a high, they're there for us too.

"They make the game what it is and playing in a Liverpool shirt wouldn't be anything without them."