Liverpool Ladies manager Robbie Johnson believes his side can compete with Everton and Arsenal for a place in the 2011 FA Women's Super League.

The new competition will be played in the summer and has had 16 applicants for just eight spots.

Johnson told BBC Radio Merseyside: "The facilities and some of the sponsorship deals we have, hopefully that will be an attractive proposition.

"We're hoping the support we've been given by the club will be a plus."

Liverpool play in the Northern Division, and are currently top the league after winning all of their 12 games so far this season.

Many of the big clubs have applied, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Leeds and local rivals Everton.

Selected games from the new league will be shown live on ESPN after the FA agreed a deal with the broadcaster back in December.

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