Newly-promoted sides often have a tough time in the WSL. Last season, Crystal Palace managed just two wins from 22 matches before being relegated straight back to the second tier, while the season before, Bristol City won just one of their 22 games.

London City have already bucked that trend with six wins and a draw already in the bag, with the Lionesses firmly in seventh position, just one point below sixth-place Everton in the top half of the table.

‘They are a team who only just came into the WSL this season, but as you can see, they are already performing at a really good level,’ said Bompastor ahead of Saturday’s clash. ‘We know every game until the end will be a challenge for us.

‘The match on Saturday will be tough because they have enough quality to hurt us, but on the other hand, we also have a lot of quality and will be prepared to perform at our best level.’

Bompastor masterminded our home 2-0 victory against London City in November, when Jocelyn Precheur was leading the Lionesses. But owner Michelle Kang, who worked alongside Sonia at Lyon, opted to make a change at the turn of the year, appointing former Tenerife Femenino head coach and Real Sociedad Femenino assistant Eder Maestre on January 2.

Having studied their play, the Blues head coach knows what to expect and will be ready for a difficult test against a strong squad filled with international players.

‘They changed the manager, and I think probably London City are still a team who are looking for a playing style right now,’ Bompastor continued. ‘I’ve watched them in their previous matches, and I think they are doing well.

‘They have a strong squad, with a lot of experience and talented players. I'm expecting a tough game.’

The alteration in fixture date means there was also a change in location for Saturday's fixture.

The newly-created WSL side have a ground share agreement with Bromley FC and normally play their home fixtures at Hayes Lane, but Bromley will host Colchester City in League Two on Saturday afternoon.

That has meant London City have switched to their back-up stadium at Millwall’s The Den, a ground they have never played in before. It’s an unusual quirk of the calendar, and one that Bompastor feels might feel more like a neutral venue.

‘We are very used to playing at different grounds as a team, and the players in the squad are used to playing at different grounds, even when it's away from home,’ she said.

‘I think it's quite good for us to be at a more neutral ground, because London City won't be playing at their usual home. They will have their fans there, but we will have our fans as well. In terms of the experience we have in both squads, it won’t make too much difference.’