Again, Chelsea were undone by their lacklustre defending that saw them flirt with the title at the beginning of last season before finally bowing out. They were not as ruthless in front of goal against Brighton as coach Emma Hayes would have wanted them to be, and neither were they tight at the back. You have to give it to Brighton for their massive improvement, but repeating the same old mistakes is not going to help Chelsea’s cause.
Who saw Aileen Whelan’s goal at the dying minutes of the match? It was a case of carelessness at the back, and the story could have been different were it not for the equalizer scored by Adelina Engman in the dying minutes. Remember, as you follow the women’s football league, you can also do live football betting with Betway.
Everton on the up
Everton women made it two out of two after Chloe Kelly’s brace secured them victory against Bristol City. The Everton team looks to be settling fast, and at the right time to mount a real challenge this season. Kelly in particular, is enjoying her time after making a permanent move from Arsenal last year. She is regarded as one of the biggest prospects in the women’s league, and at only 21, the future looks bright for her.
At the other end of the pitch, Tinja-Riikka Korpela kept yet another clean sheet for Everton. She has been superb for them and from the look of things, she could benefit from the young but organized defense ahead of her.
Spurs beat Liverpool
Spurs already look ready for the top flight after they secured a famous first win against a fancied Liverpool side. What a way to announce themselves in the women’s top flight football league? They have re-organized and added depth to their team, securing the signatures of experienced Becky Spencer, Gemma Davison, and Rachel Furness. Furness was the scorer last weekend, scoring from the spot kick to ensure Liverpool left with no point. It is still early, but keeping Furness fit will be crucial for this young Spurs side.
Bremer breathes new life into Manchester City
For all the tough times Pauline Bremer has endured at City, this could be her season of redemption. The signs are good, and she already fits into the team as a quality new signing. She joined the citizens 2 years ago, but injuries have not been too forgiving for her, reducing her to few substitute appearances. She followed her double against Lugano in midweek with another at Reading where City won by two goals. City have already lost dependable Georgia Stanway to a hamstring and she will be sidelined for six weeks. To coach Nick Cushing, Bremer’s return to fitness could not have come at a better time, given, Ellen White and Lauren Hemp are also out.
Money well-spent for West Ham
West Ham spent a lot of money on new signings in summer, and it appears the gamble is already paying off. From how they played against powerhouses Arsenal, and in their win against Birmingham City, there is so much hope for the hammers. They could have scored more against Birmingham over the weekend, but the solitary Adriana Leon strike was enough.
