IIt’s crunch time in the Women’s Super League as we hit week 10—the final round of games before the winter break. Every team will be eager to end the year on a high note, but injuries are taking their toll across the league.
For Manchester City, the challenges are mounting. Gareth Taylor has all but confirmed that Bunny Shaw won’t feature again this year, and after Alex Greenwood’s worrying knee injury last weekend, the squad is anxiously awaiting updates. Losing both Shaw and Greenwood—two key pillars of their team—could be a huge blow for City as they look to stay competitive in a tightly packed table.
Manchester United and Liverpool are also feeling the strain, with key players sidelined at a critical point in the season. But with just one more game to go before the break, teams will be digging deep to leave it all out on the pitch and head into the new year on a positive note. Expect fireworks as the WSL gears up for its final weekend of 2024!
Note: All times below are UK-time.
Which matches will be played this weekend?
Saturday December 14th:
- 12:00 Leicester City vs. Chelsea
- 17:30 Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sunday December 15th:
- 12:30 Everton vs. Manchester City
- 14:00 Aston Villa vs. West Ham United
- 14:00 Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United
- 14:30 Liverpool vs. Arsenal
The Women’s Football Blog game of the weekend
This weekend, all eyes are on Liverpool and Arsenal as they clash in The Women’s Football Blog game of the weekend. Liverpool comes into this match fresh off a solid mid-week win in the League Cup, while Arsenal kept their Champions League campaign on track with another impressive victory, this time on a freezing night in Oslo.
For Liverpool, it’s been a bruising first half of the season. Matt Beard’s squad has battled through a barrage of injuries and gut-wrenching losses. While they’ve shown flashes of brilliance—often dominating spells of play—they’ve struggled to convert those moments into results. Capitalizing on chances has been their Achilles’ heel, and they’ll be desperate to end this stretch on a high note.
Arsenal, meanwhile, looks like a team reborn under interim head coach Renée Slegers. Since Slegers stepped in, the Gunners have been on a tear, winning eight of their last nine games. Their defense has tightened up, and their finishing has been downright clinical. Even without key players Kim Little and Lia Wälti in recent matches, Arsenal has stayed sharp and powered through a relentless schedule.
But there’s a potential curveball for the Gunners. With a massive Champions League tie looming next week, the challenge will be keeping their focus on Liverpool and not getting distracted by what’s ahead. Can Arsenal maintain their momentum, or will Liverpool pull off a big result to turn their season around?
