Bompastor Expresses Mixed Feelings Over League Cup Changes After Chelsea's Victory
Sonia Bompastor, the Chelsea manager, described the decision to exclude Champions League-qualifying teams from the League Cup as "a bit sad," following her side's 2-0 triumph over Manchester United in the final. Goals from Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones secured the win, but Bompastor acknowledged the rationale behind the change, citing Chelsea's congested schedule. "I understand the reason why the decision is made," she said. "For a club like Chelsea, we are playing a lot of games, our schedule is busy, so I understand. Of course, when you have one competition that is probably going away from you, it's a bit sad." This victory may mark Chelsea's last appearance in the competition for some time, as they consistently qualify for European competitions.
Aston Villa Frustrate Manchester City to Keep WSL Title Race Alive
In Women's Super League action, Manchester City's momentum was halted as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Aston Villa, their first dropped points since early February. City appeared rusty after the international break, with goalkeeper Khiara Keating making crucial saves to deny Villa in the first half. Villa's Ellie Roebuck also impressed, helping her team secure a clean sheet after recent heavy defeats. Despite this setback, City remain nine points clear at the top, with five games left. Manager Andrée Jeglertz emphasized the importance of the final stretch: "For us, it's five games left and crucial games. It's the end of the season so there's a lot to battle for, and it will be a tough end of the year."
Arsenal Maintain Momentum with Routine Win Over London City Lionesses
Arsenal continued their strong form with a 2-0 victory over London City Lionesses, though manager Renée Slegers admitted the match was not their most technically impressive. "The circumstances were hard with the pitch and the wind," Slegers said. "We had to deal with that and manage it, so it wasn't always the best technical football passing game that we've ever played, but we had to win today, we had to do business today, and we pride ourselves on defending." This win keeps Arsenal in the hunt, though they trail Manchester City significantly in the title race.
Beata Olsson Shines for Liverpool as Leicester's Struggles Deepen
Liverpool's Beata Olsson marked her first league start since December with a standout performance, scoring in a 2-0 win over Leicester City. The Swedish forward, who had eight goals in eight appearances before injury, helped Liverpool create a four-point gap over bottom-placed Leicester. The Foxes, missing nine key players, have lost five consecutive league games in 2026, raising concerns about their ability to avoid relegation. Manager Rick Passmoor faces a daunting task as his team fights for survival.
Everton's Resurgence Continues with Fourth Straight WSL Win
Everton's remarkable turnaround continued as they secured their fourth consecutive WSL victory, moving up to sixth place with a 2-1 win over Tottenham. Scott Phelan's side dominated, registering eight shots on target and an expected goals (xG) of 2.17 compared to Spurs' 0.8. After Signe Gaupset equalized late, substitutes Inma Gabarro and Kelly Gago combined to score the winner within three minutes, highlighting Everton's improved depth and attacking options. This win solidifies their mid-table position after earlier relegation fears.
