WSL talking points: 'Unstoppable' Chelsea in action as Arsenal look bounce back live on Sky

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Sky Airs Chelsea's Unstoppable Streak

On the 24th of March, which was a Sunday, it was 4:00 in the afternoon.

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Be cautious, as the dominant Chelsea team is progressing. They recently defeated Ajax 3-0 during the week and are now one step closer to securing their spot in the Champions League semifinals. This weekend, they will be facing West Ham in an away game.

Hayes keeps going non-stop and seems to have a solution for every obstacle Chelsea faces.

Following their remarkable victory over Arsenal last Friday, Lauren James scored the first goal in Amsterdam, and Sjoeke Nusken added two more goals, leading Chelsea to their fifth victory in just 16 days. This was achieved in only five games as their schedule in March included eight games. The upcoming month of April seems equally hectic for them.

If they continue to play as well as they have been, there's a good chance that they could make history with a quadruple. Despite having a lot of players injured such as Sam Kerr, Mia Fishel, Mayra Ramirez, Millie Bright, Natalie Bjorn, and Maren Mjelde, the Blues have managed to win their last three league games away from home without letting their opponents score.

Even if this may not seem as important, it is overshadowed by the excellent quality that Chelsea has in their team. James has significantly improved this season and has scored an outstanding 13 goals in the WSL, with only Khadija Shaw exceeding her score. Additionally, Nusken, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, and Melanie Leupolz have also demonstrated their exceptional skills this season.

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Sky Live: Villa Tests Arsenal's Resilience

On the evening of March 24th at 6:30, the following blog post was written:

Arsenal's lackluster performance against Chelsea has caused a lot of discussion lately. Even though the Gunners were challenged, before the game began, people were saying that Jonas Eidevall's team had the advantage, skill, and players to stop Chelsea from getting a quadruple win. However, the actual outcome was quite different from what everyone was expecting.

Chelsea's limited team decimated Arsenal in the first half, scoring three goals within 32 minutes and effectively sealing WSL victory for themselves. The game showcased Arsenal's many weaknesses, like their inadequate defense, extensive midfield lanes, and ineffective strategies for handling the match.

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The first half of the game was full of errors, making it almost impossible for them to win. After the game, Eidevall acknowledged that his team made it easy for Chelsea to win. The upcoming game against Aston Villa, which will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports, will be a true test of their resilience.

Making any additional errors in their performance would give Manchester United and Liverpool, who are six points behind, the opportunity to secure a place in the Champions League. If the north London team loses their spot in Europe at this point, it would be extremely disheartening. Therefore, they must make an immediate comeback.

Reds Aiming For European Glory

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Liverpool may have had a challenging goal of securing a top-four spot at the beginning of this season, as it is only their second time in the top-flight after promotion in 2022. However, with only six games remaining, the likelihood of achieving this objective is quite feasible.

Even though there is no physical reward for coming in fourth place in the WSL, it would be a major accomplishment for Matt Beard's team. They have gone through some tough times, including spending two seasons in the Championship.

Liverpool's latest victory against West Ham has enabled them to match their previous second-highest points total in the WSL. This accomplishment is a notable step forward for the team. The last time the Reds secured more points, they became league champions. However, it must be said that the overall level of competition in the league has significantly improved since 2013.

The next game on the schedule is the famous Merseyside derby, and if our team is able to secure a win, it will allow them to climb over Man United in the standings. This would be an especially satisfying victory.

On Sunday, Liverpool's two halves will compete in their third officially scheduled match of the season. The outcomes of the previous games have each been a win for one side and the balance is currently even. However, it is worth noting that Everton, who won one of the matches in October, have the most recent league triumph.

Weekend WSL Fixtures

On March 23rd, Manchester City managed to secure a 3-1 win over their rivals, Manchester United. The match was intense and both teams played vigorously. However, it was Manchester City that came out on top with their exceptional performance. Manchester United tried their best to keep up but ultimately failed to overcome City's dominance on the field. Despite the loss, Manchester United remains a strong team and will undoubtedly come back fighting in future matches.

On March 24th, the match between Everton and Liverpool will start at 1pm.

Bristol City will be squaring off against Tottenham on March 24th, with the match set to commence at 2pm.

On March 24, the game between Leicester and Brighton will start at 3pm.

On March 24th, Sky Sports Football will broadcast the West Ham versus Chelsea football match. The game will commence at 4:30pm.

On March 24th, you can watch the Aston Villa vs Arsenal game live on Sky Sports Football. The match begins at 6:45pm.

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