West Ham United and Manchester United battled to a goalless draw on Sunday at the Chigwell Construction Stadium, a result that frustrated the visitors in their pursuit of the Women’s Super League title. Manchester United needed to keep the pressure on league leaders Chelsea. Perhaps worryingly for Liverpool, they didn’t take their chances to score enough to see off a quality West Ham team.
The game would prove to be a pivotal one for Manchester United’s season in this year’s ultra-competitive Women’s Super League regular-season race. They would have helped them gain ground on Chelsea, who sit top of the table with 48 points and a game in hand. With Arsenal just behind in second place with 44 points, the stage is set for an exciting clash as the season heads into the home stretch.
West Ham, positioned seventh in the league with 20 points, showcased their strong home performance at the Chigwell Construction Stadium this season. They have only lost two of their ten games at this venue, highlighting their ability to challenge even the top teams. The home side’s last three match results are a strong sign. Chelsea Haines had a strong showing, netting a brace against Chelsea in their last game.
Visitors Manchester United are coming with a fine form, winning eight of their nine matches in all competitions. They didn’t capitalize on that against West Ham, not even scoring a goal. The Red Devils recently clocked a landmark win against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final, which meant they’d won the double. Things have changed now, with more pressure placed on them as they prepare to face Chelsea in a pivotal Premier League clash on April 30.
The 0-0 draw means Manchester United now sit on 43 points. Their 45 points keep them firmly within touching distance of Chelsea and Arsenal as they enter the final few weeks of the season. Their next match, at home against fellow title contenders Chelsea, may be the most important of the season. A win there would put City firmly in control.
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