Arsenal vs. Spurs: Epic WSL Derby Day with Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea
The Women’s Super League returns with a packed weekend of decisive fixtures. Several matches carry heavy consequences for titles, European places and relegation battles.
Merseyside derby — Everton vs Liverpool
The Merseyside derby kicks off Saturday at 12:00pm, live on Sky Sports. Everton have won two WSL matches at Goodison Park recently.
Interim manager Scott Phelan has recorded three wins from his first four WSL games. He could become the first Everton boss to win four of his opening five in charge.
Liverpool hold a five-point cushion above the relegation zone with five games left. Everton beat Liverpool 4-1 at Anfield on the opening day, while Liverpool won their recent FA Cup tie 2-1.
Manchester derby — Manchester United vs Manchester City
The Manchester derby follows at 1:30pm on Saturday. Manchester City sit eight points clear at the top of the table.
City have shown away fatigue recently. They lost one and drew one of their last two WSL away games and failed to score in both.
City demolished Tottenham 5-2 earlier in the week. That was their fifth WSL game this season with five or more goals.
North London derby — Arsenal vs Tottenham
The north London derby is scheduled for Saturday at 5:30pm, live on Sky Sports. Kim Little has signed a new contract with Arsenal.
Little, 35, averages over 90 percent passing accuracy and more than seven ball recoveries per game. She remains central to Arsenal’s midfield.
Arsenal must manage domestic and European objectives ahead of a Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea next week. Jordan Nobbs has discussed the derby context on Pitch to Pod.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Chelsea face Aston Villa on Sunday at 12:00pm, live on Sky Sports. Chelsea lost the first leg against Arsenal 3-1 in the Champions League earlier this week.
Chelsea drew 1-1 with London City last weekend and risk falling out of European contention by Saturday evening. Villa have collected more points away (20) than at home (15) under Natalia Arroyo.
Aston Villa have conceded just one goal in their last two away matches. Chelsea need a strong result at Kingsmeadow to restore confidence before the second leg.
Relegation battle — West Ham vs London City Lionesses
West Ham meet London City on Sunday at 12:00pm, live on Sky Sports. Their last meeting ended 1-0 to London City after goalkeeper Kinga Szemik’s error.
Rita Guarino has steadied West Ham, but the team remains in peril. The relegation fight could come down to goal difference.
Leicester sit bottom on goal difference of -26, with West Ham on -25. Three points separate the two clubs.
Leicester vs Brighton
Leicester take on Brighton on Sunday at 12:00pm, live on Sky Sports. The Foxes lost 2-1 at home to Aston Villa last weekend.
Leicester sit bottom of the WSL, three points adrift of safety with five games remaining. They have scored nine goals this season and conceded 35, the worst scoring return in the league.
In their last five matches, Leicester have scored twice and allowed 14 goals. Their November meeting with Brighton finished 4-1, with Shannon O’Brien scoring Leicester’s consolation.
- All fixtures are broadcast live on Sky Sports.
- Expect high stakes across the table this weekend.
Filmogaz.com will provide coverage and analysis throughout the weekend. The weekend has been billed by some as Arsenal vs. Spurs: Epic WSL Derby Day with Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea. Fans can follow each match for decisive developments in title races and relegation fights.
