Matchweek 14: Arsenal vs Tottenham Headline Fixture
The Women’s Super League (WSL) is set to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with the highlight being the highly anticipated clash between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
The Gunners currently sit 10 points behind league leaders Chelsea, while Tottenham occupy the sixth position. All six fixtures will take place on Sunday, with Manchester United hosting bottom-placed Crystal Palace in the opening match.
Elsewhere, Chelsea welcome Everton to Kingsmeadow, West Ham face Brighton, and Leicester City host Aston Villa. The weekend’s action will conclude with Manchester City’s clash against Liverpool.
Opta Supercomputer Forecasts
The Opta supercomputer has provided its predictions for the upcoming fixtures, and let’s take a closer look at the key matchups:
Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace
- Manchester United are looking to extend their fine run of form, having kept a clean sheet in four of their last five league victories.
- The supercomputer ranks United’s chances of victory at a staggering 82.8%, while Crystal Palace’s win probability is a mere 6.5%.
- United remain unbeaten at home in the WSL this season and could avoid defeat in their opening seven games of a top-flight campaign for the first time.
- Ella Toone is in line to make her 100th WSL start for Manchester United, becoming the 70th player to reach that milestone in the competition.
Arsenal vs. Tottenham
- Arsenal have a strong record against Tottenham, winning all four of their WSL home games against their rivals and keeping a clean sheet in the last three.
- The supercomputer is backing Arsenal’s chances, with a win probability of 78.4% compared to Tottenham’s 8.5%.
- Arsenal have been in excellent form, winning six of their last seven WSL games and scoring three or more goals in five of those victories.
- Chloe Kelly could make her first WSL appearance for Arsenal since June 2017, which would be the second-longest gap between two appearances for the same club by an outfield player in the competition.
Chelsea vs. Everton
- Chelsea are the overwhelming favorites to maintain their lead at the top, with the supercomputer giving them a 99% chance of winning the title.
- The data-led simulations show an 88.9% chance of Chelsea winning against Everton, who have managed just 3.9% of the victories.
- Chelsea are on an impressive unbeaten run, having gone 26 games across all competitions without a defeat, the second-longest such streak in WSL history.
- Everton have struggled against the reigning champions, losing each of their last seven league away games against Chelsea and never beating them in the WSL in 20 previous attempts.
With the stage set for an exciting matchweek, fans can look forward to a thrilling slate of fixtures that will shape the race for the title and European qualification spots. Keep an eye on the action as the Women’s Super League continues to captivate audiences across the globe.
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