Manchester City have climbed to the top of the Women's Super League table after defeating Everton 2-1. Chelsea, who drew 1-1 with Arsenal, now trail City. Despite City's lead, Opta's supercomputer gives
them only a 26.2% chance of winning the title, while Chelsea are favoured with a 69.7% probability. Chelsea remain unbeaten in 33 league games and could set a new record on Sunday.
The weekend kicks off with a significant derby as Manchester City host Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. City aim to extend their seven-game winning streak in the WSL, their longest since a 14-match run from November 2023 to April 2024. They have accumulated 21 points from eight games this season, losing only once. However, they lost 4-2 to United at home in January.
United are the only team with a perfect away record this season, winning all four road games. The last time they won five consecutive away matches in one season was in 2020-21. Opta's model predicts a 55% chance of victory for City, while United have a 21.8% chance of winning and a draw is predicted in 23.2% of simulations.
Tottenham and Arsenal face off at Brisbane Road, both teams having earned 15 points each from eight matches. Spurs have only beaten Arsenal once in their previous 11 WSL encounters, securing a narrow 1-0 win in December 2023 despite being outshot significantly. Tottenham aim for three consecutive home wins for the first time in the WSL.
Arsenal have scored more goals than any other team in the league this year, netting 60 times in just 20 games. They also lead the league in build-up attacks and touches inside the opposition box. The supercomputer gives Arsenal a strong chance of victory at 64.1%, compared to Tottenham's 16.7%, with draws occurring in 19.2% of scenarios.
Liverpool vs Chelsea: Unbeaten Streak on the Line
Chelsea visit Liverpool aiming to extend their unbeaten run to a record-breaking level. The Blues have not lost in their last 33 WSL games, matching their previous best streak under Emma Hayes from February 2019 to January 2021. During this period, Chelsea amassed an impressive tally of points.
Liverpool are struggling without a win in their last ten WSL matches and could match their longest winless run if they fail again on Sunday. Chelsea have dominated recent encounters against Liverpool, winning most of their last meetings and completing a league double over them last season.
Aston Villa vs London City Lionesses: Promoted Team Challenge
The London City Lionesses travel to Aston Villa after winning four of their last six WSL matches since promotion (two losses). They aim to become only the third newly promoted team to secure five wins within nine games of a WSL season, following Manchester United and Sunderland's examples.
Villa sit just below the Lionesses by two points but have lost only once in their last twelve league outings (seven wins). Villa are favourites with a win probability of 51.5%, while the Lionesses stand at 23.8%, and draws occur at a rate of 24.7%.
Brighton vs Leicester City: Battle at the Bottom
Brighton face Leicester City on Sunday as both teams look to distance themselves from bottom club West Ham by seven and five points respectively. Brighton have won two of their last three top-flight meetings with Leicester but have struggled this season with just two wins from eight matches.
Leicester are without an away win in their last twenty WSL games (seven draws), equalling Yeovil Town's all-time record for consecutive away losses between April 2017 and February 2019.
West Ham finally secured their first point this season after drawing with Leicester following seven straight defeats. Everton also struggle near the bottom, failing to win any of their past seven games after an initial victory this campaign.
The weekend promises intense action across various fixtures as teams battle for crucial points early in the season's race for supremacy or survival within the Women's Super League standings.
