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Chelsea v Manchester City: Women’s Super League – live

Manchester United are dominating so far, and Maya Le Tissier has now put them 1-0 up with an excellent shot from 20 yards or so that dips into the corner of the net.

Essential pre-match reading: here’s Suzanne Wrack’s preview of Chelsea v Manchester City:

There was a time when the games between the top three – traditionally Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal – were title-deciders. Where every point taken off a title rival was key. Such was the gap in investment and quality between those teams and the rest of the Women’s Super League, it was extremely rare that points would be dropped to teams outside that elite clique.

But when Chelsea welcome the title holders and current league leaders to Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime the three points isn’t the most important takeaway. Instead, based on the state of play, it’s the momentum, confidence, belief and bragging rights that are critical.

Continue reading…Updates from 1.30pm (GMT) kick-off at Stamford BridgeGet in touch: email Simon and follow us on BlueSkyManchester United are dominating so far, and Maya Le Tissier has now put them 1-0 up with an excellent shot from 20 yards or so that dips into the corner of the net.Essential pre-match reading: here’s Suzanne Wrack’s preview of Chelsea v Manchester City:There was a time when the games between the top three – traditionally Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal – were title-deciders. Where every point taken off a title rival was key. Such was the gap in investment and quality between those teams and the rest of the Women’s Super League, it was extremely rare that points would be dropped to teams outside that elite clique.But when Chelsea welcome the title holders and current league leaders to Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime the three points isn’t the most important takeaway. Instead, based on the state of play, it’s the momentum, confidence, belief and bragging rights that are critical. Continue reading…

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