Chelsea shine, Man City success but turmoil for Everton - Women's Super League end-of-season ratings

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Chelsea were crowned WSL champions, winning title by a point over Arsenal; Man City finished third after a difficult start to the campaign; Spurs showed big improvements, but there is work to do for Man Utd; Everton have a big summer ahead; Birmingham were relegated to the Championship

With the Women's Super League season wrapped up for another year, who impressed and which teams need improvement next year? Here, Sky Sports rates each team...

Chelsea - 4.5 out of 5

It's hard to disagree that Chelsea have had a stellar season - or at least a stellar second half of the campaign.

By their own high standards, it was a slow start for Chelsea. They lost to Arsenal on the opening day and Reading in December. It was around Christmas the Gunners looked assured of the title - but Chelsea came roaring back into form in 2022.

They were unbeaten in the WSL after the winter break, winning 11 games and drawing two. Chelsea were pushed all the way by a much-improved and determined Arsenal, but this is a team that thrives under pressure and came out on top once again.

It shows Emma Hayes' "mentality monsters" can never be written off. A third successive WSL title - a record streak - and fifth overall, plus the Spring Series title in 2017. While the Champions League exit in the group stage on goal difference was a cruel blow after reaching the final the year before, there is still a FA Cup final this weekend to complete a domestic double.

While Hayes continues to prove herself as a tactical genius, let's not forget about the talent she has at her disposal. Sam Kerr won the WSL Golden Boot once again and has had another standout season, Millie Bright and Magdalena Eriksson continue to lead by example in defence with Erin Cuthbert, Guro Reiten and Pernille Harder continuing to impress.

Overall, another successful season for Chelsea with another WSL title in the trophy cabinet. Now, they will be aiming for an unprecedented four in a row.

 

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