What would Women's FA Cup success do for Liverpool?

"Liverpool's season has largely not gone to plan, but the Women's Super League strugglers are potentially just two wins away from lifting a major trophy. Gareth Taylor's team have a massive opportunity as they take on Brighton in Sunday's Women's FA Cup semi-finals (12:15 BST). The Reds sit second bottom in the WSL with one game left, having won only four of their 21 league fixtures."

"All four of their WSL wins have come in the new year, with players arriving in January and boosting their position, pulling them away from relegation danger. It means the Reds are revitalised as they aim to reach a fourth Women's FA Cup final, having lost three successive trophy matches from 1994 to 1996 - the first of those in their previous guise as Knowsley United."

"Manager Taylor says the club wants to give fans "the reward they deserve" by reaching the final at Wembley. Top scorer Beata Olsson told BBC Sport: "It's an aspiration of the club. Playing for Liverpool, you always want to get titles. "We've had a tough season in many ways, but this type of ending would be incredible."

"Liverpool made a dire start to the season by taking just two points from their opening 10 WSL matches. They had sold key player Olivia Smith to Arsenal for a record 1m in the summer and vice-captain Taylor Hinds went in the same direction. By the time manager Taylor was appointed - just four weeks before the start of the season - Liverpool were already behind in their recruitment and scrambled to bring in players, including three signings on deadline day"

Liverpool’s Women’s Super League season has been difficult, leaving the team second bottom with only four wins from 21 league matches. A late managerial appointment and recruitment problems followed the summer departures of key players. All four league wins arrived in the new year, supported by January signings that improved results and reduced relegation risk. The team now has a major opportunity in the Women’s FA Cup semi-final against Brighton, aiming for a fourth final at Wembley. Liverpool previously lost three successive trophy matches from 1994 to 1996, including one as Knowsley United. Beata Olsson frames the semi-final as a club aspiration and a chance to prove the team’s quality after criticism.

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