Man City 'need to deal with situation' of big WSL lead

Manchester City "need to deal with the situation" of being nine points clear at the top of the table and not let it distract them, says manager Andree Jeglertz.

City are chasing a first WSL title in a decade and can open the gap to 12 points if they beat second-placed Chelsea in Sunday's showdown at the Etihad (14:30 GMT).

Jeglertz's side could end Chelsea's domestic stranglehold with the Blues winning six successive league titles.

The two teams met in the Women's League Cup semi-finals earlier this month with Chelsea coming out on top, while Sonia Bompastor's side also won the opening game of the season at Stamford Bridge.

"We're fortunate to play these kinds of games and to be in this situation that we have created - being top of the league and nine points ahead," said Jeglertz.

"We will do everything we can to win the game. There has to be a revenge feeling that now it is time to get those three points.

"There's a balance because we need to talk about it. We can't just say 'let's see what happens.' We need to deal with the situation.

"But we also need to be present in where we are and be focused every day. When the game is over on Sunday, we will prepare again for Arsenal.

"What we speak about is taking this game and not thinking about the history, the background or what happens next. If you do that too much, it can affect players."