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Chelsea want an enormous increase in opposition to Aston Villa

Chelsea vs Aston Villa – Sunday, kick-off 12pm, reside on Sky Sports

Sunday’s match in opposition to Aston Villa comes at a vital second in Chelsea’s season.

They are in the course of two video games in opposition to Arsenal within the Champions League – shedding the primary leg 3-1 on Tuesday – and after a 1-1 draw in opposition to London City final weekend, they misplaced floor within the race to compete in Europe subsequent season.

The Blues want an enormous efficiency and an enormous outcome on their return to Kingsmeadow to not solely increase their confidence forward of Wednesday’s second leg, but in addition hold tempo with the groups round them within the high 4.

Aston Villa will not make it simple although, and have loved video games on the street just lately. They have received extra factors within the league below Natalia Arroyo away (20) than at house (15), and have conceded only one aim of their final two away video games.

Ultimately although, these are the video games Chelsea ought to and anticipate to win, and it is vital that they do that weekend.
Charlotte Marsh

Could relegation battle go all the way down to aim distinction?

West Ham vs London City Lionesses – Sunday, kick-off 12pm, reside on Sky Sports

The final time these two met, London City Lionesses profited on a howler from goalkeeper Kinga Szemik to earn a 1-0 win. It was a outcome that confirmed West Ham could be relegation candidates, and that London City weren’t.

West Ham had been winless then however their place now could be barely higher. Rita Guarino has steadied the ship considerably, however their place stays perilous.

The relegation battle, which this yr sees backside spot endure a relegation play-off, might come all the way down to aim distinction. Leicester and West Ham are neck-and-neck on -26 and -25 respectively, with three factors separating the 2.

West Ham’s 5-0 loss to Arsenal final trip referenced the need to not simply get factors, however for those who lose – it’s important to lose ‘effectively’. The final time the Hammers misplaced by that margin, it was to Chelsea in January and that sparked a mini-revival when it comes to wins and factors.

Guarino can be hoping that historical past repeats itself – not the reverse fixture in opposition to London City.
Sam Blitz

Leicester trying to proper some wrongs in opposition to Brighton

Leicester vs Brighton – Sunday, kick-off 12pm, reside on Sky Sports

Leicester can be trying to bounce again from a 2-1 house defeat to Aston Villa final weekend after they tackle Brighton because the relegation play-off looms.

The Foxes presently sit backside of the WSL, three factors behind West Ham with 5 video games remaining and will face the problem of taking part in both Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United or Bristol City in a play-off.

In their final 5 matches, Rick Passmoor’s facet have managed to attain simply two objectives, whereas conceding 14.

It follows a extra regarding development for the Foxes, who’ve solely scored 9 objectives this season – the bottom within the league – and conceded 35.

Leicester can be trying to proper some wrongs after the Foxes’ final assembly with Brighton again in November, the place they misplaced that sport 4-1, with Shannon O’Brien scoring their comfort that day.

A win for both facet might show essential as Brighton would transfer a degree above Villa and as much as eighth, whereas victory by a couple of aim would see Leicester transfer above West Ham and off the foot of the desk.
Stacey Marsh