Cup clash 'a great opportunity for us', says Sevenius | OneFootball

A chorus of 'OOOOONNAAA' was all that could be heard inside the Gateshead International Stadium when the Finnish forward netted for the first time at home against Bristol City Women in WSL2 last weekend.

That followed her first goal for United at Crystal Palace Women seven days previously and, given the rollercoaster of emotions that football can bring about, Sevenius is rightfully soaking up every moment of her impressive recent run of form as the Magpies prepare to face Manchester City Women in the Subway Women's League Cup on Sunday.

"As an attacking player, I love scoring goals," Sevenius said. "It's always nice to be on a good goalscoring streak, and I'm enjoying how I'm playing as an individual, but I'm not entirely fulfilled because I want to win games.

"I've learned that you need to enjoy yourself when things are going well, because in football you never know what will happen next, because it is such a rollercoaster.

"When I play in front of our fans, I have so much motivation and drive to play well because their support is amazing."

Having only joined the club in August, Sevenius has been adapting to a new system, league and country all at once, so needed that extra bit of confidence when on the pitch.

That boost has come from the United supporters, who Sevenius has created a special bond with just seven games into the season, although one moment is still 'a mystery' to her, she added.

"Their support is one of the big reasons why I'm playing with so much confidence at the moment," Sevenius said. "When I scored last week, I knew I had to celebrate with the fans because they summarise what this club is about; we're one big family and always together.

"I always look to repay our fans for their energy and support by improving my performances every week, and I think we have such a strong connection.

"I'm enjoying all of their support right now," Sevenius said before laughing when talking about the away game against Crystal Palace Women, when she was serenaded by a group of supporters while warming up.

"It is still kind of a mystery to me, and I was thinking, 'why is this happening?', but I'm never going to complain about it, I love seeing our fans."

Newcastle's international attacker will be looking to call upon her confidence and the support of a packed GIS when Women's Super League side Man City come to town, for a first-ever meeting since the visitors rebranded in 2014.

And Sevenius said: "I think it's a great opportunity for us as a team. We can go into the game without pressure and see where we are at as individuals, but also as a team.

"I'm excited to test myself against them because they're full of good players, but the priority is always to win the game."