The Women's Super League returns with significant offseason changes and high expectations for the 2025-26 campaign. Sonia Bompastor led Chelsea to the title in her first season and Chelsea aim to defend under her continued leadership. Manchester City enter under new manager Andree Jeglertz after a dip to their worst points-per-game since 2014. Arsenal, fresh from Champions League success, and Manchester United present strong challenges. Chelsea open at home against Manchester City in a marquee fixture, while Arsenal host promoted London City Lionesses. Liverpool begin under Gareth Taylor with a Merseyside derby. Opta predictions will attempt to forecast opening-day results.
Sonia Bompastor made the ideal start to life at Chelsea by winning the title in her first season, but can she follow that up in her second? Manchester City, under new management, and Champions League winners Arsenal will hope to have something to say about that. Chelsea and City face off in a blockbuster opening match of the season on Friday, with Andree Jeglertz dealt a tough test for his first match in charge,
Manchester United will be keen to start strong against Leicester City to keep those at the top under pressure, while Gareth Taylor is also back in the WSL with Liverpool, with a Merseyside derby up first for him. But who does the Opta supercomputer expect to start 2025-26 with three points? CHELSEA V MANCHESTER CITY The 2025-26 season will begin with a standout clash between two expected title contenders as Chelsea host Man City at Stamford Bridge on Friday.
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