Can Arsenal beat Chelsea and turn the tide in WSL title race?
No pressure, Renee Slegers, but any hope of slowing down Chelsea in their pursuit of a sixth consecutive Women's Super League (WSL) title rests squarely on your shoulders.
No pressure, Renee Slegers, but any hope of slowing down Chelsea in their pursuit of a sixth consecutive Women's Super League (WSL) title rests squarely on your shoulders.
Chelsea and Canada defender Ashley Lawrence has said the upcoming London derby against Arsenal will be a "tough battle" and a "really good test" for her side after an unbeaten start to the season.
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Chelsea are closing in on the signing of San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma for a world-record fee exceeding $1 million.
Australian defender Alanna Kennedy has departed Manchester City, the Women's Super League (WSL) club confirmed on Tuesday.
Catch up on the action from the women's game as Man United shocked City in the derby, Chelsea broke a record and Real Madrid were upset.
Ella Toone scored a brilliant hat-trick as Man United grabbed a historic win over City in Sunday's marquee WSL clash, a game that also showed Khiara Keating at her worst.
Chelsea and Arsenal both enjoyed 5-0 wins and Manchester City slumped to a 4-2 derby defeat to Manchester United.
(Writes through after late game)
England international Chloe Kelly was not been named in Manchester City's squad for the Manchester derby amid loan negotiations.
Liverpool Women's boss Matt Beard has warned striker Olivia Smith could be at risk of serious injury due to the treatment she receives from opposition defenders.
Arsenal manager Renee Slegers has said she is "very happy" after being appointed as permanent head coach and revealed there were several moments in recent weeks where she felt that she would really like to lead the north London club.
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Arsenal women have named Renee Slegers as their permanent head coach after she impressed during her three-month interim spell in charge of the team.
Arsenal defender Emily Fox has praised the "steadying force" of interim manager Renee Slegers after reigniting confidence in the side following Jonas Eidevall's departure.
Manchester City have some big WSL games coming up and need to cut the gap with Chelsea, but they are without some of their best players.
Chelsea are leading the race to sign San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma, while Arsenal and Lyon are also interested in the United States women's national team star, sources have told ESPN.
Former England captain Steph Houghton has called for more teams to be added to the Women's Super League [WSL] and hopes the competition does not stagnate, believing there is more to do to grow the game.
Hayley Ladd has joined Everton on a permanent deal from Manchester United after five years at the club, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
Former Arsenal coach Jonas Eidevall has said he is "disappointed" Emma Hayes has not reached out to him since the pair's altercation during his side's 1-0 win over Chelsea in last season's League Cup final.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | +30 | 31 |
Arsenal | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +20 | 24 |
Manchester United | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +15 | 24 |
Manchester City | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | +11 | 22 |
Brighton & Hove Albion | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 14 |
Liverpool | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 12 |
Aston Villa | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 10 |
Everton | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 10 |
West Ham United | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 8 |
Leicester City | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -11 | 6 |
Crystal Palace | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | -23 | 5 |