Manic March has certainly begun for Chelsea and Manchester City and the packed schedule is clearly taking its toll on both. While Chelsea relished in home comforts on this occasion, registering their 14th WSL win of the season against Leicester, Gareth Taylor’s side faltered and could only return from Dagenham with a point against a resilient West Ham. Their 1-1 draw means they now sit 12 points off the top of the table.
Taylor cut a frustrated figure as his side failed to hold on to a 1-0 lead against the Hammers. A 91st-minute equaliser from Manuela Paví cancelled out Khadija Shaw’s opener to the delight of the hosts. Injury and loading caused both managers to change personnel, with the visitors in particular looking out of sorts.
