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

Chelsea: Berger; Bright, Ingle, Cuthbert, Eriksson, Mjelde, Bachmann, Andersson, Reiten, Ji, England

Subs: Telford, Blundell, Carter, Cooper, Spence, Fleming, Murphy

Manchester City: Roebuck, Beckie, Houghton, Bonner, Stokes, Walsh, Weir, Scott, Hemp, White, Wullaert

Subs: Benameur, Campbell, Coombs, Stanway, Geum-Min, Fidalgo

This is a meeting between title contenders and a test of mettle. Chelsea entertain Manchester City at Kingsmeadow with both acutely aware of the implications a positive result could have on their season. City or Chelsea could finish the weekend top of the table if leaders Arsenal slip up at Reading and Chelsea, who also have a game in hand, are determined to regain the league title. But Nick Cushing’s side also have their eyes on the prize.

Emma Hayes’s side are made of stern stuff; they are unbeaten and have dropped just two points all season. Chelsea should be fresh, too. They have not played since dispatching Birmingham 6-0 a fortnight ago, with Bethany England turning in another fine performance. England has flourished at Chelsea since returning from a two-year loan at Liverpool and her form has not gone unnoticed, with the forward included in the Guardian’s top 100 female footballers for 2019. “It’s crazy to think that a lass from Barnsley is now deemed one of the best in the world for football. It’s a bit surreal really,” England said.

Kick-off: 12pm (GMT)