Chelsea host London City Lionesses and Arsenal face Leicester as WSL returns with all six video games dwell on Sky Sports

Bompastor and Precheur meet once more

Saturday: Chelsea vs London City Lionesses, kick-off 12pm, dwell on Sky Sports Premier League

While this would be the first league assembly between Chelsea and London City, their managers – Sonia Bompastor and Jocelyn Precheur – know one another effectively.

Bompastor’s Lyon pipped Precheur’s PSG to the French league title within the 2023/24 season and gained 5-3 on combination within the Women’s Champions League semi-finals in April 2024.

The Blues boss additionally labored at Lyon underneath London City proprietor Michele Kang between December 2023 and May 2024.

Of course, their two present groups are in very totally different locations – Chelsea are the perennial winners and league leaders, whereas London City are discovering their manner within the WSL.

Saturday’s sport will definitely be an fascinating match-up. The Blues have been removed from their greatest this season however stay unbeaten within the WSL as London City look to check themselves – and maybe spring a shock.

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Will Man City vs West Ham comply with the shape guide?

Saturday: Man City vs West Ham, kick-off 12pm, dwell on Sky Sports Mix

On paper, Manchester City simply win this one. They are at present on the longest successful streak within the WSL (5 video games), and in the event that they take three factors on Saturday, will match their six-game run between September and November final 12 months.

Meanwhile, West Ham are on the longest energetic shedding streak within the WSL (eight video games) – their worst run within the competitors. They are but to register any factors, with a objective distinction of -15.

However, the 2 drew 1-1 of their most up-to-date league assembly in March – albeit in several circumstances for each groups. The path of soccer by no means did run easy although, and the Hammers will likely be hoping to flip the shape guide.

Can Seagulls make house type rely in opposition to stingy Man Utd?

Sunday: Brighton vs Man Utd, kick-off 12pm, dwell on Sky Sports Football

Brighton might not be performing on the similar heights as they had been a 12 months in the past – they’re six factors worse off than they had been after six WSL video games final time period – however they’ve made the Broadfield Stadium one thing of a fortress.

The Seagulls have misplaced simply two of their 14 WSL house video games for the reason that begin of final season (W7 D5), however face a troublesome process in opposition to Manchester United.

Marc Skinner’s aspect have one of the best – or stingiest, in the event you like – defence within the league. They have conceded simply 4 targets of their opening 12 video games this season throughout all competitions, not conceding greater than as soon as in any of them and preserving eight clear sheets. It is their greatest begin defensively since they had been promoted to the WSL.

Add to that, Brighton will likely be with out Michelle Agyemang, who has torn her ACL. They lose a potent objective risk – even when her numbers may not present it – and should attempt to discover a manner with out her.

Are Arsenal again on observe?

Sunday: Leicester vs Arsenal, kick-off 12pm, dwell on Sky Sports Mix

The worldwide break arguably got here at a nasty time for Leicester and Arsenal. After a dip in type, the Gunners gained their final two video games in opposition to Brighton and Benfica, preserving clear sheets in each.

Leicester too had been unbeaten of their final three video games within the WSL and League Cup, additionally preserving clear sheets within the final two. Now the pair will likely be hoping to proceed the shape they confirmed a couple of weeks in the past.

The Gunners maintain the higher hand within the head-to-head, by no means shedding of their eight conferences in opposition to the Foxes. However, Arsenal have gained simply one in every of their final 5 WSL away video games (D1 L3), shedding 4 of 9 matches on the street in 2025 (W4 D1).

They have by no means suffered 5 away defeats within the WSL in the identical calendar 12 months, having additionally misplaced 4 in 2023. It will likely be a giant check for Renee Slegers to navigate, with Leicester exhibiting enhancements underneath Rick Passmoor.

Liverpool bruised, however nonetheless want factors

Sunday: Tottenham vs Liverpool, kick-off 12pm, dwell on Sky Sports+

In only a few brief months, Liverpool have taken their blows. There was the passing of former supervisor Matt Beard, inextricably intertwined with the membership’s historical past. There was a equally tragic announcement final week that their equipment supervisor, Jonathan Humble, had additionally handed away.

Then, there have been two massive ACL accidents in October. Sophie Roman Haug and Marie-Therese Hobinger will likely be be sidelined for not less than the remainder of the season.

Add on prime of that, Liverpool are but to register any factors within the WSL this season and regardless of the setbacks, that must be the Reds’ focus because the league returns to motion.

It will likely be a troublesome ask in opposition to a formidable Tottenham – they’ve solely misplaced to Manchester City and Chelsea this season. But it solely takes one level, one optimistic efficiency, to spark a season.

Will we see targets at Villa Park?

Sunday: Aston Villa vs Everton, kick-off 12pm, dwell on Sky Sports+

Just two factors separate Aston Villa and Everton within the WSL desk. Each have gained as soon as, and can have concepts of including to that tally this weekend.

It may very well be a decent sport although. Aston Villa goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo has one of the best save proportion of any goalkeeper within the WSL to this point this season (91.7 per cent) with the Villans averaging simply 3.6 photographs on course confronted per sport – the fewest within the league.

And whereas Everton are winless of their final 5 league video games, solely Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal have a greater shot conversion price than Everton (13.2 per cent) within the WSL to this point this season. The Toffees’ seven targets are their most after six video games of a league marketing campaign since 2020-21 (16).

But they’ve misplaced 5 factors from successful positions – solely behind Liverpool (6) – and can want all of their metal so as to add factors to the board this weekend.