Unbeaten Chelsea Set for WSL Showdown Against Manchester United with Sonia Bompastor’s Perfect Record on the Line
Chelsea has made it eleven straight wins under manager Sonia Bompastor and is now eyeing a perfect twelve when Manchester United visits for a Sunday showdown.
The Blues recently seized control of the WSL title race with a significant 2-0 victory over Manchester City and are determined to stay unbeaten throughout the season, a goal that Bompastor has highlighted as a key motivator.
Sonia Bompastor on the unbeaten season: “It’s a big motivation… we want to show we are able to beat every team. This is the mentality you need if you want to win everything.”
Match Details:
- Date / Time: Sunday, November 24, 2024, 12:00 GMT (7:00 AM EST)
- Venue: Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames
- Referee: Emily Heaslip
- Weather: Windy with more rain expected
Chelsea Team News:
Chelsea’s injury situation has improved slightly, with Catarina Macario making her first start of the season midweek. However, key players like Sam Kerr, Lauren James, Mia Fishel, Aniek Nouwen, Niamh Charles, Sophie Ingle, and Kadeisha Buchanan (the latest to suffer an ACL injury) remain sidelined.
Despite these absences, Chelsea has managed to maintain a perfect record, with four clean sheets in their last five games, scoring 15 goals. They currently lead the league in scoring, but face stiff competition from United’s defense.
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Manchester United Team News:
Manchester United, with the best defensive record in the league, remains unbeaten in the WSL, though they’ve drawn three of their seven matches. They sit in fifth place but have a game in hand, which could propel them into third.
United manager Marc Skinner describes this match as “the toughest test in Europe” but will have a mostly fit squad, with only striker Elisabeth Terland and midfielder Ella Toone out. Defender Aoife Mannion is a doubt for the game.
Previous Encounter:
Chelsea was knocked out of the FA Cup semifinals by Manchester United last season, but the Blues have dominated their head-to-head record overall, winning 11 of their 13 encounters.
Broadcast Info:
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event
- USA: None
- Streaming: Sky Go (UK), ESPN+ (USA)
Unbeaten Chelsea Set for WSL Showdown Against Manchester United with Sonia Bompastor’s Perfect Record on the Line