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Moving the Goalposts | Clash of the titans: Chelsea meet Manchester City with WSL title on line

15-Feb-2024 12:00:14 | Guardian

With three points separating the top two, it’s all to play for at Kingsmeadow – here’s where the game could be won and lost

There are few weekends in a Women’s Super League campaign that feel as pivotal as the one ahead. The course of this season’s title race could ultimately be decided as two titans go head-to-head.

Under the lights at Kingsmeadow, Chelsea will host Manchester City knowing victory will give them a six-point lead at the top and one hand on the trophy with eight games left to play. Conversely, a win for the visitors would pull them level on points with the reigning champions, setting up a mouthwatering race to the finish line.

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