On Saturday, the North London Derby kicks things off with Tottenham Hotspur hosting Arsenal. Arsenal will be aiming to continue their impressive run of form, but can they secure a tough 3 points at Brisbane Road?
Later in the evening, the weekend’s marquee matchup features Chelsea against Manchester City. This showdown is our Women’s Football Blog Game of the Weekend, so be sure to scroll down for an in-depth preview of this can’t-miss clash.
Sunday brings the Merseyside Derby as Everton face Liverpool. Both sides are battling challenges this season—Everton coping with injuries to key players, while Liverpool are working to capitalize on scoring chances and close out games. After last weekend’s upset, Manchester United heads to Leicester City, where Mark Skinner’s team will look to reset and avoid further setbacks.
Note: All times below are UK-time.
Which matches will be played this weekend?
Saturday November 16th:
- 12:30 Brighton & Hove Albion vs. West Ham United
- 13:45 Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal
- 17:30 Chelsea vs. Manchester City
- 14:00 Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace
- 15:00 Everton vs. Liverpool
- 15:00 Leicester City vs. Manchester United
The Women’s Football Blog game of the weekend
Saturday’s showdown between Chelsea and Manchester City is undoubtedly the Women’s Football Blog’s game of the weekend. Chelsea have been unstoppable this season, seamlessly transitioning from Emma Hayes to Sonia Bompastor without missing a beat. The Blues have dominated their first six matches, racking up 23 goals and conceding only three.
On the other hand, Manchester City had a shaky start, drawing with Arsenal on the opening weekend. However, Gareth Taylor’s side has found a new level in recent weeks. Led up front by the unstoppable Bunny Shaw and the ever-creative Lauren Hemp, who keeps piling up assists, City look like they’ve hit their stride. Defensively, they’ve conceded just four goals, anchored by Alex Greenwood, who has stepped into the captaincy with confidence since Steph Houghton’s retirement.
This clash doesn’t just matter for Chelsea and City; teams like Brighton, Arsenal, and Manchester United will be watching closely as they aim to make up ground after dropping points early in the season. So, who’s your pick to come out on top in this pivotal match?
