Manchester United's women’s football team has catapulted itself back to prominence after securing a 2-0 victory over Leicester City on March 1, 2025, as the race for the Women’s Super League title heats up. This win puts United just five points behind leaders Chelsea, who were held to a surprising 2-2 draw with Brighton the following day, creating heightened anticipations across the league.
With eight games left to play, the title race is becoming increasingly competitive. Chelsea appeared to be cruising toward their sixth consecutive league title, but the recent draw has put more pressure on them and reignited the hopes of Manchester United. According to former England midfielder Fara Williams, "They have to capitalise on any Chelsea slip." This sentiment captures the spirit of the title chase as United builds on their current momentum.
Despite not being favored to challenge at the start of the season—having finished fifth last year—Manchester United has emerged as one of the top contenders. Marc Skinner's side is now on a remarkable seven-game winning streak, bringing their tally to 35 points, which already surpasses last season's total with plenty of matches still to play.
United’s recent form has seen them promise not only offensive prowess but defensive stability, conceding just six goals across 15 fixtures, fewer than any other team. Williams remarked positively on United's evolution this season: "Having seen how they played this year, I am most impressed with the way they have adapted in games and played with different styles." This adaptability has been pivotal as they balance aggressive attacks with disciplined defense, demonstrated by ten clean sheets so far this term.
The focus of this highly competitive Women’s Super League is now on Manchester United as they aim to take advantage of Chelsea's recent form, which has seen the defending champions slip up twice lately. Chelsea's coach Sonia Bompastor will have to rally her troops soon, especially with consecutive high-stakes matches against Manchester City on the horizon followed by the key matchup against Manchester United scheduled for late April. Williams commented: "Chelsea have a real difficult run of games," highlighting the strenuous path Bompastor's team faces as they attempt to uphold their title reign.
After their defeat to Chelsea earlier this season, which left them nine points adrift, it was difficult to forecast this thrilling revival by United. Yet Skinner’s coaching has inflected renewed determination within the team. "Marc Skinner will keep convincing his team... they have to try and capitalise on any slip Chelsea might make,” Rachel Brown-Finnis noted. The message is clear—every match for United is pivotal as they look to secure first place, igniting excitement among their supporters.
Looking forward, United will first face Sunderland and followed by Liverpool and Aston Villa immediately after; staying grounded is Skinner's mantra. He shared his approach succinctly: "Chelsea will look after Chelsea, we will look after Manchester United." Staying focused match by match is the only way United can secure points and maintain the pressure on Chelsea.
While the title looks promising for Manchester United, it is filled with uncertainty. Continuous victories are necessary, and they will need Chelsea to drop points. The thrilling final weeks of the Women’s Super League season promise to amplify this excitement every weekend for fans at home and those attending matches.
Manchester United stands prepared, and as this season continues to unravel, the commitment and results will reflect their ambitions of clinching the title. The comparison of match strategies, with Chelsea forced to juggle multiple competitions, places United at what seems to be their advantage. The pressure has mounted on Chelsea, and the title race is wide open.