Key occasions
33 min: Hamano makes a terrific restoration run to select up a ball however Park does sensationally nicely to win it. Each alternative each participant has there’s only a contact an excessive amount of or a heavy go, it’ll take one second to interrupt this impasse.
31 min: Metropolis are actually coming to life with their lengthy ball performs, they haven’t come off but however it’s seen their most fun moments on this match. They’re being outmuscled within the midfield in the meanwhile so the lengthy ball tactic is smart.
29 min: Yamashita performs a peach of a ball to unlock Metropolis’s assault, it involves Park however she takes a contact too many and Hampton is ready to gather. Hamano then performs an terrible ball and Shaw pounces once more however some excellent defence within the field clears the prospect.
27 min: Reiten does rather well in a duel with Casparji, who steals the ball however the Chelsea participant wins it again. The Norway worldwide squares it however Nusken completely skies the prospect.
25 min: I used to be nearly to jot down about how Chelsea’s execution isn’t fairly there in the meanwhile after which Baltimore performed that go. A couple of issues have gone awry for the hosts however they’re on the entrance foot now with Ramirez who takes a protracted vary effort however the keeper saves.
23 min: Oh my phrase Baltimore’s blushes have been saved there. The Chelsea participant performs an terrible go and it rolls within the path of Shaw, she makes a terrific run however her shot it vast. Wow.
21 min: Kaneryd is away right here, she makes a terrific run into the field and she or he lays it off to Hamano whose shot is simply over the bar. That’s the closest probability of the sport to this point.
20 min: Metropolis lose out excessive up the pitch as Chelsea hike up the strain however the hosts’ passing accuracy lets them down within the ensuing assault with Vivid coughing up the ball.
18 min: The midfield battles have been so attention-grabbing. If somebody loses the ball it seems to be precisely like a pinball machine.
16 min: For all of their possession to this point, Metropolis are but to hassle Hampton in any respect. Yamashita is the goalkeeper who has been the busier.
14 min: Right here come Chelsea, Kaneryd has an excellent run however she appears to scuff her shot and it’s a straightforward save. Possibly she ought to have squared that to a teammate, two have been ready.
12 min: Vivid chuckles to herself as she thinks she has pretty gained the ball however Shaw wins a free kick. Metropolis construct from deep and so they battle to get the ball ahead. Ultimately Nusken wins it and clear the hazard.
11 min: How good is Greenwood? A superbly weighted ball was about to search out Kaneryd however she got here sprinting throughout and did sufficient to disrupt the play. She’s so, so helpful.
9 min: Kennedy loses possession and Cuthbert tries to cross it however it’s nicely blocked. Then moments later up the opposite finish Shaw nearly pounces on a free ball from Vivid. Either side stage in the meanwhile.
8 min: Chelsea gamers aren’t letting Metropolis any area in anyway, it’s making them pressure passes. There has not been any errors but from Metropolis due to it but when they stick with it it might trigger points.
6 min: Chelsea have their first sustained possession and it was a beautiful cross from Kaneryd however Casaparji places it behind for a nook. The supply is sweet and Vivid has a header however Yamashita collects.
4 min: Shaw wins a free kick with Ramirez fouling her. They take the set piece brief and the prospect is snuffed out with Chelsea’s defence disturbing the play.
3 min: Metropolis have had the lionshare of early possession however they’re being put underneath big strain from Chelsea’s excessive press. They’re being pinned of their last third in the meanwhile.
2 min: That is going to be such a tasty match-up. If Metropolis play as they did in opposition to Barcelona then Chelsea could also be in for a protracted night. However the Blues have gained ever single recreation throughout all competitions to this point. Two titans.
Kick-off! Chelsea 0-0 Manchester Metropolis
Right here we go.
That is your 5 minute warning to seize snacks and a drink as a result of as soon as this recreation will get underway you gained’t need to miss a second.
The gamers will probably be out on the Stamford Bridge pitch quickly in entrance of what’s anticipated to be an excellent crowd. Can Metropolis get one over on Chelsea? Or will the defending champions maintain marching? All to return.
Do you might have any predictions for this one? I don’t know why however I’ve a sense Manchester Metropolis will come away with the win, I’m pondering 1-0 and Bunny Shaw will rating. Get in contact and let me know your ideas.
The North London derby has already taken place at present with Arsenal successful 3-0, you’ll be able to meet up with the report under. Brighton have additionally already performed at present and so they beat West Ham 3-2.
Manchester Metropolis boss Gareth Taylor stated: “It’s extra than simply one other recreation, in fact. We have now confirmed to this point that we will play good things and have gotten good outcomes alongside the way in which. We have now been troublesome to play in opposition to. There isn’t a denying, these video games are actually vital. For us, it’s a good recreation and the very fact it’s Stamford Bridge offers us one thing totally different. We’re trying ahead to the problem.”
Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor stated: “I feel this league is so aggressive and all of the video games are actually troublesome. After all, it will likely be an vital recreation, however, as I stated, not decisive. We’re heading into this recreation with numerous confidence even when we all know Man Metropolis are an excellent squad and have good gamers, individually and collectively.”
These with eagle eyes will observe there is no such thing as a Lauren Hemp within the squad for Man Metropolis in any respect. Gareth Taylor had stated within the week he was optimistic she could be part of the sport after a knee knock however it appears the sport has come too quickly.
The group information is in. Chelsea have made seven modifications from the aspect who beat Celtic midweek. Musovic, Perisset, Mpome, Lawrence, Keptein, Jena-Francios and Beever-Jones all drop out of the beginning group.
Chelsea: Hampton, Bronze, Vivid, Bjorn, Baltimore, Nusken, Cuthbert, Reiten, Hamano, Kaneryd, Ramirez
Manchester Metropolis, in the meantime, solely make one change from their win over Hammarby within the week. Blindkilde Brown drops out for Roord.
Man Metropolis: Yamashita, Greenwood (C), Fowler, Roord, Kennedy, Ouahabi, Park, Casparij, Fujino, Shaw, Hasegawa
Preamble
Howdy and welcome to the highest of the WSL desk conflict between Chelsea and Manchester Metropolis. The Blues are internet hosting their rivals at Stamford Bridge in what is about to be one of many video games of the season.
Metropolis are presently unbeaten within the league with six wins and a draw, solely dropping factors to Arsenal of their 2-2 draw. Chelsea, in the meantime, have gained each recreation they’ve performed within the league this season. They aren’t high although as they’ve a recreation in hand in opposition to Manchester United.
It’s an enormous fixture which can have a bearing on how the title race shakes out come the tip of the marketing campaign. Chelsea’s new boss is the primary within the WSL to win her first six league video games in cost and she or he will probably be seeking to lengthen the file tonight.
We are going to take a look at what has been stated within the build-up shortly however first let’s check out some group information.