Overview
- Manchester United host leaders Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village on Friday at 7:30pm BST, with free UK coverage on BBC Three and streaming on BBC iPlayer.
- Chelsea arrive with four wins from four under Sonia Bompastor, while United have 10 points from four matches with 11 scored and just one conceded.
- United captain Maya Le Tissier voiced belief in beating Chelsea as the club seeks to overturn a lopsided series that has seen the Blues win 10 of 11 WSL meetings.
- Team news includes United’s Anna Sandberg back in contention, Simi Awujo nearing a first appearance, Leah Galton likely out, and Millie Turner sidelined long term with a knee injury.
- Chelsea remain without Lauren James, Niamh Charles and Lucy Bronze, who are reported to be close to returning, as early top scorers Aggie Beever-Jones and Melvine Malard enter the weekend on four goals each.