It's a Double Gameweek, and you want to stock up on your Chelsea and United players. But it's not that simple. Chelsea face City before hosting United, and so clean sheets are far from guaranteed for either team. Do you stick with your trusted players, or switch it up and hope it gives you the edge on the competition?
We've got all the stats you need to know ahead of the deadline, including the history between each team. We can't promise this will lead to a haul, but you won't be able to say we didn't try.
What you need to know
Chelsea
Season so far: 7 wins
Most in-form Fantasy player: Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (41 points)
Not available: Niamh Charles, Lauren James, Sophie Ingle, Aniek Nouwen, Sam Kerr, Mia Fishel
Chelsea have a midweek game in the Champions League against Celtic. Sonia Bompastor has confirmed that Millie Bright, Sjoeke Nüsken, Mayra Ramírez, and Kadeisha Buchanan have not travelled to Glasgow to manage their minutes, meaning they will likely be in the starting line-ups for Chelsea's Double Gameweek.
It's worth keeping in mind that Chelsea's fixtures are against two top-five teams. They may be in magnificent form, but this will certainly be a test for the Blues.
A squad of 18 has touched down in Glasgow. 🛬 #UWCL
Manchester United
Season so far: 3 wins, 3 draws
Most in-form Fantasy player: Maya Le Tissier (45 points)
Not available: Hannah Blundell, Evie Rabjohn, Lisa Naalsund. Anna Sandberg and Leah Galton are doubts.
United have a relatively easy fixture against Leicester City, followed by their toughest challenge yet against an unstoppable Chelsea side. They haven't had Champions League to worry about, but they also don't necessarily have the strength in the depth that their top-table competitors do. One to weigh up when picking your players - Maya Le Tissier *might not* be the best choice in your defence.
The Match Stats
Chelsea vs Manchester City
This is going to be a juicy fixture. Both teams are in excellent form, and are racking up wins across the WSL and the Champions League. Man City have the WSL's top scorer this season in Bunny Shaw, but Chelsea have the number two and three spots in Guro Reiten and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd. Chelsea may have the home advantage, but it could be anyone's game.
In their previous WSL meetings, Chelsea have won five times, City have won twice, and they've drawn three times. However, City are unbeaten in their last three games against Chelsea. I wouldn't bet on this one.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Given Leicester City's turbulent start to the WSL, it seems like this fixture is a good target for a United clean sheet, even if that will be jepoardised by their game against Chelsea. Manchester United have won six of their head-to-heads with the Foxes, drawn two, and lost one. Indeed, United are unbeaten in the WSL so far, although they have drawn their last three games.
Leicester, on the other hand, have lost three of their last five games. Their top scorer, Jutta Rantala, has only scored one goal. They are desperate for a win, and it feels like this fixture might be make or break for the Foxes.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
Finally, the postponed fixture we've been waiting for. The last time these two teams met in the WSL, the Blues lifted the WSL Trophy at Old Trafford after obliterating United 6-0. United will be looking for revenge, but it'll be hard to get past this Chelsea team.
The Red Devils have only won one of their last 12 games against Chelsea, and with the form Chelsea are on at the moment, it seems hard to imagine this game will go any different. But hey, this is the WSL, anything could happen.
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