Chelsea lead charge for the title
If last season was about Chelsea’s chase from behind, this campaign has seen Emma Hayes’s team with their noses in front. That’s not to say that their season has been flawless – the 4-1 loss to at the Emirates in December was a notable defeat – and they will be very aware of the obstacles in their way as they chase down their fifth successive title. They face a tough restart, with Manchester United travelling to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Their Champions League group-stage game next Wednesday means the matches are coming thick and fast for a team who also have to adjust to the absence of Sam Kerr as well as the captain, Millie Bright, who has no time placed on her return.
