Birmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return

Birmingham City narrowly missed out on promotion in 2025 before winning the WSL 2 title last season [Getty Images]Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight.Birmingham clinched the WSL 2 title on the final day of last season to secure promotion and end a four-year stint in the second tier, but have been given a tough assignment on the opening day of the 2026-27 campaign.Merricks'