The 2022-23 Women’s Super League (WSL) finish line is in sight, with one final weekend remaining before the campaign reaches its conclusion.
There were significant ramifications for the title race and Champions League battle during a dramatic penultimate round of fixtures on Sunday as Chelsea and Manchester United both picked up important wins over fellow top four sides.
The Athletic breaks down the WSL title race and battle for Europe, explaining what each side needs in the final weeks of the campaign.
The title race
Chelsea were minutes away from being crowned WSL champions on Sunday, only for Manchester United to score a dramatic 91st minute winner against Manchester City to ensure the title race went down to the final day.
Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the penultimate round of fixtures ensured that Emma Hayes’ side go into the WSL final day two points clear of second place United at the league summit. Victory over bottom side Reading — who themselves need a win if they are to have a hope of avoiding relegation — will guarantee Chelsea their fourth successive WSL title.
The reigning WSL champions also boast a superior goal difference of +5 over United, meaning a draw against Reading could be enough to secure the title should United fail to beat Liverpool by…
 finish line is in sight, with one final weekend remaining before the campaign reaches its conclusion. There were significant ramifications for the title race and Champions League battle during a dramatic penultimate round of fixtures on Sunday as Chelsea and Manchester United both picked up important wins over fellow top four sides. The Athletic breaks down the WSL title race and battle for Europe, explaining what each side needs in the final weeks of the campaign. Chelsea were minutes away from being crowned WSL champions on Sunday, only for...){kind=link}