'Never give up' - Alisha Lehmann sends out motivational message ahead of Aston Villa's WSL clash with Man Utd

The Switzerland international, who recently turned 25, took to social media to share a motivational message ahead of the club's crucial Women's Super League against Manchester United on Sunday.

Lehmann posted a couple of photographs of herself on Instagram with a caption that read, "Never give up, it’s such a wonderful life♥️ Gameday -1."

The Villans head into the United clash on the back of a thumping 7-0 win over Sunderland on Thursday in their final group stage game of the WSL Women's League Cup. The 25-year-old netted the first goal for her side which opened the floodgates. The club, though, might see their impressive win overturned after manager Carla Ward illegally fielded Noelle Maritz.

Ward's side are currently just seven points above the relegation zone and will be hoping to get all three points against the struggling Red Devils who have lost their last two matches against Chelsea and city rivals Manchester City.