No room for error at Stamford Bridge as WSL three-horse race gets its first 'decider'

Emma Hayes is attempting a Jurgen Klopp - fighting on all fronts for a fairytale ending.

TITLE BATTLE: Katie McCabe of Arsenal and Lauren James of Chelsea fight for the ball during last season's WSL meeting of the sides at Kingsmeadow on May 21, 2023. Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images

After the Premier League title race took centre stage last Sunday with Liverpool v Manchester City headlining, the Women’s Super League has a potentially defining Friday when Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. As in the Premier League, there is a three-horse race in the WSL for top spot. Chelsea lead the way, level on points with Manchester City, with Arsenal three points behind.

In a 12-team division the champions have never lost more than two games. Chelsea and City have reached that mark, while the Gunners have suffered three defeats. Whoever lifts the trophy may need to be flawless in the final seven games.