The Women’s Super League returns to action this weekend with six exciting matches taking place on Sunday 3rd November.
Here are the top five talking points from 90 minutes ahead of Gameweek 6…
Three clubs are still waiting for their first win WSL season and everyone will be hungry for a win in week six.
injured everton are still licking their wounds after a tough month in the physio room, after both Aurora Galli and Inma Gabarro suffered ACL injuries earlier in the season. The Toffees will not have a moment to breathe as they continue their quest for a first win against league giants Chelsea this weekend at Goodison Park.
West Ham United put in a great display despite the defeat against them arsenal before the international break, and will now turn their attention to the other side of North London as they travel to face Tottenham Hotspur at Brisbane Road. Spurs have had a string of underwhelming games of late, and Rehanne Skinner will be eager to reap the benefits of their leaky defense on Sunday.
Robert de Pauw is still looking for his first WSL win since taking over as head coach at Aston Villa in the summer. Having faced two of last season’s top four in Chelsea and Manchester City, Villa will now turn their attention to a tough Liverpool side desperate for a win.
A season to make history Tottenham Hotspur had all the fans on their feet as the new management of Robert Vilahamn guided Spurs to new heights in the 2023/24 season.
The start of the 2024/25 season has not followed the same narrative, with Tottenham now returning from the international break on a three-match losing streak in the WSL. A recent 5-2 at the hands of Chelsea scored 11 goals conceded in just three games for the north London side.
Vilahamn’s Lilywhites now have the perfect opportunity to bounce back from a turbulent spell as they host winless West Ham at Brisbane Road this Sunday. As Tottenham continue to build the new foundations of Vilahamn’s philosophy, a win against the Irons will provide the perfect confidence boost ahead of a difficult month.
Speaking of sides caught in turmoil, Arsenal now prepare for an almighty test against Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village. Following confirmation that interim head coach Renee Slegers will remain in charge for at least the next five games, the Gunners are preparing for a must-see meeting with the Red Devils.
Given the assumption that Chelsea and Manchester City will triumph over Crystal Palace and Everton respectively, a defeat in Manchester will move Arsenal eight points clear of the league leaders at the top of the WSL table. With the league already out of sight, the Gunners will also have to worry about United pulling away from them in the race for third place and Champions League qualification.
Man United manager Marc Skinner will manage his 100th game in charge this Sunday as the Red Devils prepare to face Arsenal at Leigh Sports Village.
The high-stakes game comes at the perfect time for Skinner if he wants to make a statement, having yet to play a team that finished higher than sixth in last season’s standings. Manchester United will be keen to take advantage of Arsenal’s flurry and get a win at home.
The head-to-head record between the two sides is in the balance, with both sides having won four times and drawing twice between them.
Chelsea have enjoyed a fairy-tale start under the new management of Sonia Bompastor, having won all six competitive games so far. The Blues will be keen to extend that dominance this weekend as they travel to Merseyside to face Everton.
Bompastor’s blues have flexed their muscles on the scoreboard, after scoring 21 goals in six games. As for Brian Sorensen’s Everton, despite falling victim to a 4-0 defeat against Brighton on the opening weekend, the Toffees have conceded just three goals in four WSL games.
If Everton stay compact and disciplined at the back, Chelsea will need to be at their best to extend their WSL winning streak so far.
