wf136: WSL 26/27 Week07

(Excerpt) Chelsea have moved to the top of the table, having secured six consecutive wins. City, who had won their first six games, drew their derby against United but sit in second place due to goal difference. As for United, perhaps their new manager is finally getting a handle on the squad. London City’s winning streak ended at four matches following a draw against Liverpool. Arsenal recorded their second win of the season.（抜粋和約）チェルシーは6連勝を飾り、首位に浮上した。開幕6連勝中だったシティは、ユナイテッドとのダービーマッチで引き分けたものの、得失点差により2位につけている。ユナイテッドに関しては、新監督がようやくチームの掌握に成功しつつあるのかもしれない。ロンドン・シティはリヴァプールと引き分け、連勝は4でストップした。アーセナルは今シーズン2勝目を挙げた。

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Chelsea have moved to the top of the table, having secured six consecutive wins following a draw in their opening match against Aston Villa. City, who had won their first six games, drew their derby against United; they remain level on points with Chelsea but sit in second place due to goal difference. As for United, perhaps their new manager is finally getting a handle on the squad, as the team’s form appears to be on the rise. Meanwhile, London City’s winning streak ended at four matches following a draw against Liverpool. Arsenal recorded their second win of the season—a result marked by long-awaited goals from Russo and Stanway.

[ [ [ WSL 2026/27 Week 07 ] ] ]
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The North London derby between Spurs and Arsenal is a major focal point. With Spurs seeing a dip in form following a strong start to the season, and Arsenal struggling to find their rhythm, this clash between the two London-based rivals is sure to be a heated affair.
Also drawing attention is the Manchester derby, featuring United that are beginning to regain thier form and City that have kicked off the season with six consecutive wins.
Can Chelsea and London City manage to add to their points tallies?

[Overall Review]
Arsenal secured an away victory against Spurs, with goals from stars Stanway and Russo. Incidentally, what happened to Mariona? She wasn’t even on the bench.
Chelsea cruised to a win—their sixth in a row—moving to the top of the table ahead of City on goal difference.
As for City, the late substitutions may have backfired; they conceded immediately afterward, resulting in a draw against United. This cost them their perfect seven-game winning streak, the top spot in the standings, and a chance at their first clean sheet of the season. United, meanwhile, matched City in terms of ball possession—it seems their form is on the rise.

[ Results of Matches ]
The numbers in the parentheses indicate their standing, points, and goal differences before this week’s matches.

Match1 (10/24 12:45): Spurs ( 4, 10, +4) 1-2 Arsenal ( 8, 6, -2)
at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (?C) with attendance of x,xxx.
Spurs’ goal: C. Tandberg (13′)
Arsenal’s goals: G. Stanway (17′), A. Russo (56′ pen)
Overall Possession: 40.5:59.5
Shots: 5:14
Total touches inside the opposition box: 23:28
Nadeshiko players: T. Koga played the entire match.

Match2 (10/24 17:15): Brighton ( 12, 5, 0) 3-0 West Ham ( 9, 6, -5)
at American Express Stadium (?C) with attendance of 4,373.
Brighton’s goal: M. Symonds (29′), F. Kirby (63′), K. Seike (66′)
Overall Possession: 60.3:39.7
Shots: 8:13
Total touches inside the opposition box: 25:17
Nadeshiko players: K. Seike scored her 4th goal of the season.

Match3 (10/25 12:00): C. Palace ( 11, 6, -7) 1-3 Chelsea ( 2, 16, +15)
at The 360 Engage Stadium (?C) with attendance of ?.
C. Palace’s goal: M. Bartrip (20′)
Chelsea’s goals: M Malard (51′, 75′), S. Baltimore (90′ pen)
Overall Possession: 30.3:69.7
Shots: 5:26
Total touches inside the opposition box: 9:58
Nadeshiko players: F. Tsunoda played the entire match. M. Matsukubo made her WSL debut.

Match4 (10/25 14:00): Birmingham ( 13, 3, -5) 1-0 Charton ( 14, 0, -15)
at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park (?C) with attendance of ?.
Birmingham’s goal: W. Leidhammar (68′)
Overall Possession: 60.3:39.7
Shots: 20:8
Total touches inside the opposition box: 29:14
Nadeshiko players: A. Miyagawa played the entire match.

Match5 (10/25 14:00): Everton ( 6, 9, -1) 2-3 Aston Villa ( 10, 6, -6)
at Goodison Park (?C) with attendance of ?.
Everton’s goals: H. McNamara (79′), N .Mouchon (90′)
Aston Villa’s goals: N. Maritz (4′), A. Vangsgaard (32′, 50′)
Overall Possession: 54.9:45.1
Shots: 14:11
Total touches inside the opposition box: 20:31
Nadeshiko players: Y. Momiki and A. Okuma played the entire match.

Match6 (10/25 14:00): Liverpool ( 7, 7, +2) 2-2 London City ( 3, 15, +11)
at St Helens Stadium (?C) with attendance of ?.
Liverpool’s goals: B. Olsson (19′ pen), Jana Fernández (90’+2 og)
London City’s goals: F. Godfrey (22′), K. Diani (44′)
Overall Possession: 60.9:39.1
Shots: 15:12
Total touches inside the opposition box: 21:20
Nadeshiko players: F. Nagano played the entire match.

Match7 (10/25 18:00): United ( 5, 10, 2) 1-1 City ( 1, 18, +11)
at Progress with Unit Stadium (?C) with attendance of 5,361.
United’s goal: E. Terland (89′)
City’s goal: K. Shaw (66′)
Overall Possession: 50.5:49.5
Shots: 11:17
Total touches inside the opposition box: 10:27
Nadeshiko players: H. Miyazawa, A. Yamashita, Y. Hasegawa, and A. Fujino played the entire match.

Standings at the end of this week’s matches (points, goal difference)
(1) Chelsea (19, +17)
(2) City (19, +11)
(3) London City (16, +11)
(4) United (11, -2)
(5) Spurs (10, +3)
(6) Arsenal (9, -1)
(7) Everton (9, -2)
(8) Aston Villa (9, -5)
(9) Brighton (8, 3)
(10) Liverpool (8, +2)
(11) Birmingham (6, -4)
(12) West Ham (6,-8)
(13) C. Palace (6, -9)
(14) Charlton (0, -16)