- Chelsea Crush Manchester City to Secure Third FA Women’s League Cup Title.
- WSL Leaders Chelsea Continue Dominance as Man City Struggle for Form.
- Chelsea and Manchester City Set for High-Stakes Champions League Showdown.
Chelsea FC Women showcased their dominance in the FA Women’s League Cup final, securing a commanding 2-1 victory over Manchester City on March 15, 2025.
This latest triumph marks Chelsea’s third title win, having previously lifted the cup in the 2019–20, 2020–21, and now the 2024–25 seasons. The Blues have also finished as runners-up three times—in 2021–22, 2022–23, and 2023–24.
Manchester City’s Struggles Continue Amid Managerial Change
Manchester City, who are desperately trying to salvage their season, recently sacked Gareth Taylor as head coach.
The club appointed Nick Cushing, their former manager, in an attempt to steer the team back on track.
With City at risk of missing out on Champions League qualification for the second time in three years, pressure continues to mount.
Match Highlights: Chelsea’s Attack Overpowers City
The highly anticipated FA Women’s League Cup final unfolded at Pride Park, where Chelsea wasted no time asserting their dominance.
Mayra Ramírez opened the scoring for the Blues in the 8th minute, putting her team in the driver’s seat early on.
Manchester City responded in the 64th minute, when A. Fujino found the equalizer, reigniting hopes for the Citizens.
However, just 13 minutes later, City’s midfielder Y. Hasegawa accidentally redirected the ball into her own net, restoring Chelsea’s lead.
Chelsea maintained their attacking momentum, sealing their victory with a clinical performance, leaving Manchester City unable to recover.
Starting Lineups
Chelsea FC Women (4-2-3-1 Formation)
Goalkeeper: Hampton
Defenders: Bronze, Bright (captain), Björn, Baltimore
Midfielders: Nüsken, Cuthbert, Kaneryd, Macario, James
Forward: Ramírez
Manchester City W.F.C.
Goalkeeper: Yamashita
Defenders: Casparij, Prior, Aleixandri (captain), Ouahabi
Midfielders: Hasegawa, Miedema, Roord, Fujino, Fowler
Forward: Shaw
Chelsea and Manchester City Set for Intense Battles Ahead
This was just the first of four crucial encounters between Chelsea and Manchester City in the span of eight days.
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The two sides will lock horns again in the Women’s Super League (WSL) and a two-legged UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final.
Upcoming Fixtures – Chelsea vs Manchester City
Wednesday, March 19: Man City vs Chelsea – Champions League quarter-final (First Leg) (Kick-off: 8 PM)
Sunday, March 23: Man City vs Chelsea – WSL Clash (Kick-off: 2:30 PM)
Thursday, March 27: Chelsea vs Man City – Champions League quarter-final (Second Leg) (Kick-off: 8 PM)
WSL Standings: Chelsea Leading the Pack
Chelsea continue to dominate the 2024/25 Women’s Super League, sitting at the top of the table with 44 points from 16 games.
Meanwhile, Manchester City currently occupy the fourth position with 32 points from 16 matches, highlighting the uphill battle they face in their bid to secure a Champions League spot.
Chelsea’s emphatic victory not only cements their status as one of the most formidable teams in women’s football but also adds further pressure on Manchester City as they attempt to turn their season around.
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