LONDON — Advantage Chelsea. We’re only in late January but the Blues’ 1-0 win over Women’s Super League (WSL) title rivals Arsenal on Sunday feels like it has virtually sealed the club’s sixth-consecutive league trophy, with the gap between the two London clubs now 10 points.
It was a must-win game for third-placed Arsenal to keep pace with the champions and have any hope of slowing down a Chelsea side who remain unbeaten in all competitions since Sonia Bompastor’s tenure began in the summer. Whatever happens between Manchester United and Brighton later this weekend, Chelsea are nine points ahead of Manchester City and will remain a minimum of seven clear at the top. With 10 games still left to be played, it will take a lot to stop them now.
Oh and they’ve just signed the world’s best defender, Naomi Girma, for a world-record fee too. So they are only going to get better.
Chelsea’s depth is unmatched
Chelsea’s squad depth is unparalleled. With world-class players in the XI and on the bench, there is not a squad in England that can match the Blues. Realistically, only Champions League holders Barcelona have any rival to their star-studded lineup.
After being ruled out for three months due to a knee injury, Lauren James was brought on in the 56th minute. The fact that Bompastor did…
