Izzy Christiansen
Former England midfielder on Sky Sports

On Chelsea's head of women's football Paul Green leaving the club...

There is a huge change of guard at the club but it has happened in instalments - with Emma Hayes' departure, Sonia Bompastor arriving at the club and winning last season which was fantastic transition and then to have this blip, there is a massive challenge behind the scenes to stabilise the club.

To add to that, there's been injuries to key, key players like Sam Kerr. It rocks the boat a little bit and Chelsea have struggled to transition and they are feeling it this season.

Rachel Corsie
Former Scotland captain on Sky Sports

Some of the criticism we have heard of Chelsea over the past couple of weeks seem a little disproportionate.

The success they had last year almost set them up for this place of a slight blemish and everyone would pile on. It's a challenge and yes, they are in a rocky spell but they have wonderful players and they are a football club with a lot of stability. I would very much expect them to finish strongly this season.

Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport Chelsea reporter at Kingsmeadow

The 2,000‑member Kingsmeadow Supporters' Club, an offshoot of the main Chelsea Women fans’ group, organised a protest over the “treatment” of departed head of football Paul Green.

However, it was rained off with a relentless onslaught of rain.

Green was a pivotal figure in Chelsea’s dominant decade in top‑flight women’s football and a close ally of former manager Emma Hayes.

Supporters had been supposed to gather outside the ticket office 45 minutes before kick‑off to make their feelings known.

Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC Women's Football Weekly podcast

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Chelsea had had a difficult couple of weeks, but they showcased what they are about against Tottenham. They did have disappointing results losing two on the bounce [to Arsenal and Man City] but there is still loads for them to play for.

They are fighting in four competitions, maybe not in the league, but they are in the League Cup final, and they are still in the FA Cup and Champions League.

Izzy Christiansen
Former England midfielder on Sky Sports

Danielle van de Donk can provide quality in the creative zones of the pitch. She is a real goal scorer, can provide assists and has a real bite about her in the midfield.

Nikita Parris coming in is also really important. She is going to want to impress and perform because of the kind of player she is.

London City Lionesses are on the back of some poor results and the changes are necessary. They will want to challenge Manchester United and Parris coming in is a really good asset for them.

Manchester United

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner speaking to Sky Sports on rotating his side: "It's about freshening up, the pitch was quite heavy midweek. We are starting the players who deserve the start, they are chomping at the bit to get into the team.

"In no way is it about disrespecting London City, it's about strengthening us to be able to compete and do what we need to do which is try to win the game."

On the absence of striker Melvine Malard: "She had a cold yesterday, she was unwell yesterday so it's about not risking her. She should be back for the next leg [against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League] next week."

Izzy Christiansen
Former England midfielder on Sky Sports

Manchester United have handled rotations really well. They are competing really well in the Champions League and got a 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid at the midweek.

It's so important to be able to instil that belief and Marc Skinner has done that at the club. They've got a few exciting weeks coming up. After the international break, they've got the League Cup final as well. So rotations will be really important for them.

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Manchester United remain without Ella Toone today, who continues to recover from a hip injury.

Speaking to the media, United boss Marc Skinner confirmed that the Lionesses midfielder is a doubt for the League Cup final against Chelsea on 15 March.

"I would imagine we're aiming for around the Manchester City game [on 29 March]. Hopefully we can welcome her back then," Skinner said.

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London City Lionesses have had a mixed start to life under manager Eder Maestre.

The Spaniard has delivered one win from four WSL games in charge, plus one victory in the FA Women's Cup.

Performances have definitely improved, but the results aren't quite there yet.

A 1-0 defeat to Everton last weekend was particularly frustrating for Maestre, given how his team dominated large parts of the match.

“We were very dominant against Everton, we had the best chances, and it was some of the best football this season in the first 60 minutes - not scoring was frustrating," he said.

"We are working to create the chances and increase the probability to score goals, that comes from creating chances, and the fact we have them is good. We need to be more confident in ourselves.

"We need to be more efficient in the situations we create and take advantage of these chances."

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Leigh Sports Village

It's been a change of direction for London City Lionesses since Eder Maestre came into the club, taking over from Jocelyn Precheur.

They still look like a team who are adjusting and there has been plenty of inconsistencies in their performances.

Defeat by Everton last weekend was a real blow but there is optimism around those at the club.

They knew it was risky changing managers midway through the season. Manchester United boss Marc Skinner even admitted he didn't undestand why they did in his media conference this week.

But if they can put in a strong display today and take advantage of a United squad who have been hit by illness, it will be a big boost.

They have become more aggressive in their playing style and Maestre wants his players to be composed on the ball - so will we see that?

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Since making her WSL debut for Tottenham Hotspur three weeks ago, Julie Blakstad has created the most chances from open play (five), made the second most interceptions (five) and had the third most touches in the opposition box (10) of any Spurs player.

The Norway international will likely be at the heart of the action this afternoon.

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Tottenham Hotspur have quietly enjoyed an excellent first season under Martin Ho.

Having already surpassed their points total for the whole of last season, Spurs find themselves fifth in the table and only four points off the top three.

Securing European football for next season might be a step too far, but a strong finish to the campaign would put Spurs in a strong position to challenge next season.

Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC Women's Football Weekly podcast

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It has taken a little bit of time for Gareth Taylor at Liverpool but I feel like this is a long term project for them and it is definitely coming to fruition now.

They have made some good signings and you can just see the work rate and togetherness on the pitch. Now they are scoring more goals too. They seem like an exciting team and they did just need time.

They are off the bottom of the table, things have turned around for them and they are going in the right direction.

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Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor believes defending champions Chelsea are still in the WSL title race despite them sitting 12 points behind leaders Manchester City.

"How things are set up in the WSL, it favours teams that are not in the Champions League and City are benefitting from that and they have a decent squad," Taylor said, speaking before facing the Blues.

"Sooner or later, things were going to change. But they are definitely not out of that race. There's still a lot of football to be played.

"When you are team that have won as much as they have, there is always pressure. Every game they've played in the last few years, there is an expectation to deliver. And we know the challenge in front of us is a really tough one."

Liverpool held Sonia Bompastor's side to a 1-1 draw when they met back in November.

Taylor said: "We performed well that day - we were tactically very good and players executed the game plan really well to restrict a very good team to very little.

"That was a in a difficult time when we didn't have players to bring on from the sidelines. Hopefully now we are in a better place to improve on that - not necessarily improve on the result but improve on things we want to do."

Izzy Christiansen
Former England midfielder on Sky Sports

On the departure of Chelsea's head of women's football Paul Green leaving the club...

It was a certain shock for the players. Green arrived at Chelsea as an assistant to Emma Hayes in 2013 and transitioned into the role of head of recruitment and then head of women's football. A lot of Chelsea's success has been a result of Green's efficiency and his eye for recruitment to build this winning machine.

The noise around Chelsea comes because when you are at the top, it's harder to keep winning. So you've got to evolve. The noise also is because of the success of Manchester City this season.

Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC Women's Football Weekly podcast

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On Paul Green's departure from Chelsea:

He was perhaps the heartbeat of the team in terms of behind the scenes. The running of the club, the culture, the philosophy. 13 years is a long time to be part of an organisation and to see the trajectory of the club too, to have such an impact on that and them to be the force that they are – he had a huge impact and leaves a big legacy for the club.

He had an impact on recruitment as well, they were always two to three years ahead of everyone else and that took them to another level. He had a huge part in building everything that Chelsea stands for, so it is really sad he’s left. It will be interesting to see what happens now with the club moving forward and the direction that they want to go in.

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There was a huge piece of news at Chelsea this week as Paul Green, head of women's football, left his role after 13 years.

Green worked closely with former manager Emma Hayes, helping her deliver five successive WSL titles and reach a first Women's Champions League final.

He also acted as interim manager in Hayes' absence in 2022 when she had emergency hysterectomy surgery, and led recruitment across a number of successful transfer windows.

Chelsea won 19 trophies during Green's spell at the club, but it is believed his role started to change when the women's team was restructured in 2024, with co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley becoming increasingly involved.

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Two of the form teams in the Women's Super League meet at Goodison Park today - Yes you read that right.

Everton have won their past two league games, while West Ham have won two of the past three, runs which have seen both teams ease their immediate concerns about falling into the relegation play-off zone.

The Toffees hold the edge in the head to head form book, having gone five unbeaten at home against the Hammers.

Though Rita Guarino's side are in buoyant mood after a remarkable come back from 2-0 down in the closing stages against Brighton last week.

So really this is anyone's game for the taking.

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Aston Villa looked to be making progress under Natalia Arroyo during the first half of the season, but they have hit a slump since the winter break.

The Villains have lost their past three games in the WSL, with last weekend's 4-1 defeat to struggling Liverpool a new low.

Arroyo's side are not scoring enough goals and are conceding at an alarming rate - only West Ham (34) have shipped more than Villa's 29 goals against so far this season.

Villa have conceded three or more goals in six league games this term, more than any other side.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Leigh Sports Village

Things are going well for Manchester United at the moment.

They have one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals and sit second in the WSL table.

Marc Skinner spoke yesterday about the ruthlessness his side are showing in both boxes and how they are getting the job done.

He stressed three points today was more important than a nice performance, knowing they have another European game to play on Thursday.

That was a subtle nod to supporters who have criticised Skinner and his side's performances despite the results this season.

Some fans have wanted more from United after they strengthened in the summer and January transfer windows.

But if they can retain a top three spot in the WSL, reach the last eight in Europe and win the Women's League Cup final against Chelsea next month, it would be a very successful season for United.