Chelsea have scored an impressive 23 goals in six league matches this season — seven more than Manchester City, who have played one more game. Defensively, only Manchester United have conceded fewer goals than the Blues. While Chelsea are still adapting to Bompastor’s system, the team’s potential is evident, and they’re poised to improve further, especially once Kerr, James, and Charles return to full fitness.
A win on Saturday would propel Chelsea to the top of the table. If they also win their game in hand against Manchester United, they could establish a five-point lead in the WSL standings. This scenario presents new territory for a squad accustomed to chasing the league leaders in recent seasons.
However, even a setback on Saturday wouldn’t be catastrophic for this team due to their experience in chasing the title successfully in the past few years. Bompastor will be determined to maintain Chelsea’s flawless record since her arrival and turn the tide against Manchester City, who last lost to Chelsea in the league two years ago. Having already avenged two of Chelsea’s three defeats from last season, fans will hope Bompastor’s side can complete the set by overcoming Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, where the Blues have won all six of their previous WSL games.