Mary Earps has completed her move from Paris St-Germain to London City Lionesses and is set to make her Women's Super League comeback in Friday's season opener against her former club, Manchester United. The 33-year-old goalkeeper spent five successful seasons at United, becoming England's first-choice keeper and twice being named FIFA's goalkeeper of the year, so a potential debut against them carries considerable symbolic weight for her return to English football.

Earps made over 100 appearances for United, helping them win their first major trophy in 2024, and was central to England's Euro 2022 triumph and their run to the 2023 World Cup final. After two seasons at PSG, where she made 22 league appearances, she says she is thrilled to be back amid the "electricity" of WSL crowds, though she faces competition from Elene Lete for the number-one shirt at her new club, which has also signed stars such as Alexia Putellas and Mapi Leon this summer.