Chelsea’s relentless pursuit: Closing in on a sixth consecutive WSL title with the quadruple still in sight
Chelsea’s relentless dominance in the Women’s Super League has them on track to clinch a sixth consecutive title.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones breaks down Chelsea’s latest victory and how Erin Cuthbert’s injury-time heroics against Manchester City kept the Blues firmly in control of the title race.
The Scot comes in clutch
On Sunday, March 23, Chelsea beat Man City with a 91st-minute bullet header from Erin Cuthbert.
City’s Kerolin opened the scoring in the first half, but Aggie Beaver-Jones equalised in the 49th minute.
With the game seemingly headed towards a draw, Cuthbert left it late to find the back of the net during injury time.
Her goal secured the Blues three points, ensuring they maintain the eight-point top-of-the-table lead.
A crucial win in their search for more silverware
Chelsea have enjoyed a commanding season so far, remaining unbeaten in the league with 15 wins and two draws.
With just five matches left, they need only three more victories to secure an unprecedented sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title.
The West London club has already added to its trophy cabinet this season, having been crowned champions of the Subway Women’s League Cup.
They remain in the hunt for more, with an FA Cup semi-final next month offering another chance to claim silverware.
Chelsea are also fighting to stay alive in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
After suffering a shock 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their quarter-final clash - their only loss in any competition this season - they’ll need to mount an impressive comeback in the return leg to keep their European dream alive.
With the elusive quadruple still in sight, Sonia Bompastor’s side must keep their momentum going as the season reaches its final stretch.
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The road to glory
Chelsea’s final five WSL fixtures pit them against West Ham, Crystal Palace, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Liverpool.
First up, the Blues will host West Ham on Sunday, March 30, aiming to extend their dominant run in the league.
If Chelsea can keep their winning streak intact, they could seal the title in style against Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village on April 27.
Unprecedented dominance
In their previous five title-winning campaigns, Chelsea never led the table by more than two points at this stage of the season.
This year, however, their commanding eight-point lead makes them look unstoppable, with the team seemingly running away with the trophy.
Their dominance is even more impressive given the managerial transition that followed the 2023/2024 season, proving that Chelsea’s winning mentality remains as strong as ever.
Setting the standard
Bompastor’s side stands as a testament to the success that comes from sustained investment and unwavering support for the women’s game.
Chelsea continue to attract world-class talent, including American international Naomi Girma, who joined the squad in January.
While Manchester City, Arsenal, and Manchester United are all working to close the gap, Chelsea’s dominant form shows they remain a step ahead of the competition.
If rival clubs hope to keep pace, they’ll need to raise their standards.
By staying ahead of the curve, Chelsea have set the benchmark for the WSL, and their dominance is reflected in their results.
With multiple trophies still up for grabs, it will be thrilling to see how much silverware they can secure this season.
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