Chelsea edged out Man City heading into the final round of the WSL; however, the name is still up for grabs on Saturday as Emma Hayes is aiming for a fifth straight win in the league before traveling to the U. S. U. S.
And, at first glance, everyone is calm and enjoying the decisive day of the WSL in a decade. Behind the scenes in Chelsea and Man City, the scenario is much more complicated.
For Chelsea it is not just any game. It is the last game of the legendary coach Hayes and the last chance to send him to the United States with a trophy.
Captain Millie Bright has spoken in the past about missing much of her boss’s ultimate dance due to injury. There is a great preference at the club not to let their reign of dominance end in disappointment.
At one point we talked about a possible quadruple for Chelsea; now it’s the WSL or nothing.
Not only has Hayes coached a wide diversity of people for foreign stars, but he has also instilled a conviction and determination unmatched by many others. This club is not used to an undeniable trophy closet and does not need to go through that now.
Manchester City had time to mourn after blowing the chance of their own WSL destiny.
Now it’s an obsolete shootout. They beat Aston Villa by three more goals than Chelsea can do at Old Trafford and the eight-year drought is over.
And it’s not just Hayes who is leaving the WSL this weekend, an inspirational figure will also be leaving the league on Saturday.
Steph Houghton’s final match as a professional is a chance to leave at sunset with the WSL trophy on his arm.
She finished her penultimate training session as a Man City player on Thursday practising her signature free-kicks from outside the box.
Man City will want goals on Saturday. It would be a comic book finale if his “Captain Fantastic” got into action and led his team to glory one last time.
Chelsea and City are level on 52 points after the Blues’ 1-0 win at Tottenham on Wednesday, but Hayes’ side have a goal difference of 47, while City have 45, the champions are currently at the top.
They will win the WSL if they beat Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday (live on Sky Sports) and retain their goal difference merit over City, who went to Aston Villa.
If Chelsea and City reach a point due to issues and goal difference, the name will go down to the goals scored. Chelsea currently have 65, compared to City’s 59.
However, if Chelsea draw against United, a City win at Villa will give Gareth Taylor the title.
If Chelsea lose at Old Trafford, City will only have to beat Villa to win the league.
Position: 1stPoints: 52Goal Difference: 47Games Remaining: 1
May 18: Man Utd vs Chelsea, kick-off at 3pm, on Sky Sports
Position: 2ndPoints: 52Goal Difference: 45Games Left: 1
18 May: Aston Villa vs Man City, kick-off at 15:00
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