Chelsea on the brink of Women's Super League title after Arsenal's big loss
Chelsea is poised to secure its sixth consecutive Women's Super League title, needing only to avoid defeat against Manchester United following Arsenal's unexpected 5-2 loss to Aston Villa. This result leaves Chelsea six points clear at the top of the league with just two games remaining. The team has already secured the League Cup this season and is set to compete in the FA Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium. Despite their success, Chelsea was eliminated by Barcelona in the Women's Champions League semifinals. Arsenal, which last won the Super League in 2019, had recently celebrated a significant victory over Lyon to advance to the Champions League final.
Chelsea is on the verge of winning its sixth consecutive Women's Super League title and can secure this achievement by avoiding a loss to Manchester United, following second-place Arsenal's 5-2 defeat to Aston Villa.
With Arsenal's loss, Chelsea's lead in the league has extended to six points, making their position almost unassailable with only two matches left in the season.
The team has already added the League Cup to their accolades this season and is preparing to face Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on May 18.
Chelsea's aspirations for a quadruple were dashed by a semifinal exit at the hands of Barcelona in the Women's Champions League.
In the 2020-21 season, Chelsea achieved a remarkable domestic treble by winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup.
Arsenal, which had a strong performance by reaching the Champions League final after defeating Lyon, was the last team to break Chelsea's dominance by winning the Super League in 2019.
Chelsea's consistent success in domestic competitions underscores their dominance in English women's football, despite challenges on the European front.