Last week was decisive in this seasons Womens Super League (WSL) title race as Chelsea extended their lead with a narrow win over Arsenal.
They now have a seven-point lead at the top of the standings with Manchester United now in second place. While it looks like Chelseas title to lose, this could be another big week in the context of the entire season.
Some of the key fixtures include Arsenals visit to Manchester City, as well as Uniteds trip to take on Tottenham Hotspur. At the bottom end of the table, Crystal Palace are in desperate need of a result and Evertons clash with Leicester City could also be significant.
So, 90min have predicted this weekends round of WSL fixtures and who will come out on top
Manchester City vs Arsenal
The first game of the weekend sees a wounded Arsenal travel to face City in the early kick off on Sunday. The Gunners were narrowly beaten by table-toppers Chelsea last time out and they will be without Katie McCabe after she was sent off in the latter stages of the game at Stamford Bridge.
Renee Slegers side will be determined to put things right this week and, although City beat Aston Villa last weekend, their recent defeat to United should serve as a source of inspiration for Arsenal. City, with all their injury concerns, have looked a little vulnerable in recent games which means the visitors could clinch a victory.
Prediction: Manchester City 1-2 Arsenal
Everton vs Leicester City
Based on last weeks results, Leicester City are certainly in better form as they beat Liverpool at home. Everton, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 loss away at West Ham last Sunday.
That being said, the Toffees have had solid home form this season and have been able to secure draws against some tricky opponents. The spoils will likely be shared this weekend.
Everton 1-1 Leicester City
Liverpool vs West Ham
Liverpools struggles against Leicester last time out doesnt bode well for the visit of West Ham this weekend. Especially because the Hammers secured a win over the Reds Merseyside rivals last time out.
Although Matt Beards side are not having too many issues in front of goal this season due to Olivia Smiths good form, they have looked vulnerable defensively. The visitors will likely edge a high-scoring game.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-3 West Ham
Brighton vs Crystal Palace
Brighton are still one of the best of the rest outside the traditional top four this season, but Tottenham are closing in and are now level on 17 points. It is for that reason the Seagulls are under pressure this weekend to pick up a win, especially after last weeks defeat at United.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are bottom of the standings and have lost their last five league games. Brighton should have enough to come out on top this week, and quite comfortably.
Prediction: Brighton 3-0 Crystal Palace
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Despite taking the lead against Manchester City last week, Aston Villa ultimately suffered a home defeat. At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea strengthened their place at the top of the WSL standings with a narrow win over their title rivals Arsenal.
Chelsea are in formidable form and look unstoppable at the moment. Its difficult to see Villa getting any form of a positive result this weekend.
Prediction: Aston Villa 0-4 Chelsea
Tottenham vs Manchester United
United have enjoyed a surge in form in recent weeks, including their big win over City at the Etihad. Marc Skinners side comfortably won their WSL meeting against Spurs back in October, so it will likely be a similar result this time around.
The Red Devils are second in the table on 27 points, seven behind leaders Chelsea. At this moment in time, they look like they could be the closest challengers to Sonia Bompastors side.
Prediction: Tottenham 1-4 Manchester United
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