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Standing up to racial abuse

Emma Sanders

BBC Sport women’s football news reporter

You may have noticed that some teams are huddling together before kick-off in a show of unity in their battle against racism, marking Black History Month.

It is a player-led decision and was demonstrated before Manchester City’s victory over Arsenal last night at Joie Stadium.

City defender Kerstin Casparij posted on Instagram last night: “No-one wins while racism plays on. Racial abuse isn’t just one players’ burden - it’s our battle. To protect the game we must first protect each other.”

WSL Football have offered all clubs the decision on whether they want to take a knee but some, after the Lionesses’ decision in the summer to “stand up” to racism, have followed suit.

Tottenham forward Jess Naz and England defender Jess Carter are among those to have suffered racial abuse in recent months.

Team News - two changes for LCL, Enderby leads Liverpool attack

London City Lionesses v Liverpool (11:55 BST)

London City make two changes to the side beaten 4-1 at Manchester City last Sunday.

Jana Fernandez comes in at right back, with Cerys Brown dropping to the bench.

And Maria Perez is also among the subs today, with Sanni Franssi replacing her.

Lionesses XI: Lete; Fernandez, Sangare, Linari, Corrales; Asllani, Kumagai, Franssi, Parris; Geyoro, Goodwin

Subs: Hillyerd, Perez, Godfrey, Rodar, Lindstrom, Zelem, Brown, Imuran, Kennedy

Gareth Taylor makes four changes to the Liverpool side which started their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United last weekend.

In defence, Gemma Evans and Lily Woodham drop out of the XI with Jenna Clark and Risa Shimizu in at centre back and left back respectively.

Marie Hobinger replaces Kirsty MacLean in midfield, while Mia Enderby leads the line with Sophie Roman Haug on the bench.

Liverpool XI: Broggrafe; Fisk, Clark, Bonner, Risa; Nagano, Kerr, Hobinger; Holland, Enderby, Kapocs

Subs: Kirby, Evans, Szymczak, Roman Haug, Olsson, Lundgaard, MacLean, Silcock

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