Manchester City's ruthless 5-1 victory over Chelsea has sent shockwaves through the Women's Super League, leaving their rivals reeling. With the win, City have now opened up an 11-point lead at the top of the table, making it all but impossible for Chelsea to catch them.
City manager Andree Jeglertz was beaming with pride after the match, saying that his team had played "the first time I said to the players - 'actually I don't know what to say'". The Brazilian international Kerolin netted a hat-trick, while Vivianne Miedema and Khadija Shaw added to the tally on an entertaining afternoon in Manchester.
Chelsea, who were champions last season and have won all three domestic titles since 2019/20, looked like a team in disarray. They were completed overwhelmed by City, who inflicted their joint-largest defeat in the competition.
Jeglertz has credited his team's success to consistency, saying that winning creates confidence and they've been doing it a lot. The manager has also praised the players for showing personality and creativity on the pitch.
The victory was a stark contrast to Chelsea's dismal performance. Manager Sonia Bompastor admitted that her side were not in the best place with their dynamics, reflecting in their body language after the match.
Chelsea have never faced a scenario like this before. They came from Lyon, where Bompastor had led them to Champions League glory and consistent league titles. In her debut season at Chelsea, she surpassed expectations and clinched the treble.
However, now there are some questioning her position as manager of the club. When asked if she was confident she will remain in charge, Bompastor said "Really confident. I'm really honest. In the club, if people think I'm not the right person to stay in this job, then I'll be happy to go if they think that's the right thing."
The win for City has sent a clear message that they are the team to beat in the Women's Super League. With their 13th consecutive win, they have sealed their position as champions-in-waiting.
However, Jeglertz remains calm and says that his side still feel like they can be a little bit better. He believes that consistency is key, and the pressure from the media has brought out the best in his team.
The Women's Football Weekly podcast will be back with new episodes every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feed.
City manager Andree Jeglertz was beaming with pride after the match, saying that his team had played "the first time I said to the players - 'actually I don't know what to say'". The Brazilian international Kerolin netted a hat-trick, while Vivianne Miedema and Khadija Shaw added to the tally on an entertaining afternoon in Manchester.
Chelsea, who were champions last season and have won all three domestic titles since 2019/20, looked like a team in disarray. They were completed overwhelmed by City, who inflicted their joint-largest defeat in the competition.
Jeglertz has credited his team's success to consistency, saying that winning creates confidence and they've been doing it a lot. The manager has also praised the players for showing personality and creativity on the pitch.
The victory was a stark contrast to Chelsea's dismal performance. Manager Sonia Bompastor admitted that her side were not in the best place with their dynamics, reflecting in their body language after the match.
Chelsea have never faced a scenario like this before. They came from Lyon, where Bompastor had led them to Champions League glory and consistent league titles. In her debut season at Chelsea, she surpassed expectations and clinched the treble.
However, now there are some questioning her position as manager of the club. When asked if she was confident she will remain in charge, Bompastor said "Really confident. I'm really honest. In the club, if people think I'm not the right person to stay in this job, then I'll be happy to go if they think that's the right thing."
The win for City has sent a clear message that they are the team to beat in the Women's Super League. With their 13th consecutive win, they have sealed their position as champions-in-waiting.
However, Jeglertz remains calm and says that his side still feel like they can be a little bit better. He believes that consistency is key, and the pressure from the media has brought out the best in his team.
The Women's Football Weekly podcast will be back with new episodes every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feed.
and Chelsea just got destroyed 
. I mean i was watching the highlights of last season's league final between them and City, and City came from behind to win... it felt like a real nail-biter back then. now its like they're on another level 
. Andreje Jeglertz sounds like a really wise manager, consistency really is key and hes got that in spades 
. and Kerolin's hat-trick was pure magic 
. i just hope Chelsea can turn their season around soon, but right now its looking tough 
i think jeglertz is onto somethin w/ that consistency thing, city just keep grindin and winnin... maybe chelsea should check themselves in the mirror after this match 
Andree Jeglertz must be over the moon with his team's performance, consistency really does seem to be paying off. The way Kerolin netted that hat-trick was insane 
Do you think Sonia Bompastor should step down now or is she worth another chance? I'm not sure either...
! I mean, 5-1 over Chelsea? that's just crazy talk 
. Andree Jeglertz is like the coach of the gods or something 
. Consistency is key, right? it sounds like they're just clicking and having fun on the pitch 
. Chelsea just looked lost out there... I feel for Sonia Bompastor though, she's been doing a great job so far 
. Maybe it's time to take a step back and re-evaluate their dynamics? but hey, everyone makes mistakes right? 
can't wait to see what happens next in the Women's Super League 
City's ruthless win over Chelsea is a slap in the face for their rivals, leaving them reeling. But seriously, consistency is key to success, just like Jeglertz said. City has been doing it a lot and it's paying off. Maybe Chelsea need to take a hard look at themselves and figure out what went wrong. As for Bompastor, she needs to trust her instincts and stay the course if she wants to keep her job. 
. Their manager Sonia Bompastor's future is on the line after such a disastrous performance and it'll be interesting to see how she navigates this tricky situation 
. Andree Jeglertz's words about consistency making confidence are so true, it's like his team is on autopilot 
️. The Brazilian Kerolin is a beast on the pitch 
. He must be loving every minute of it!
I can imagine how frustrating it must feel for Chelsea right now... They were on top of their game just a season ago, winning all three domestic titles, but now they're struggling to keep up with City's momentum 
City is killin' it in the WSL and Chelsea got served 
It's crazy how fast City jumped up to an 11-point lead 
Now they're the ones to beat for sure 
kerolin's hat-trick was a game changer lol. but seriously, sonia bompastor needs to know when to hold back the reins and let her players develop 
i mean, she's got experience from lyon, so why can't she apply that here? and jeglertz is just too chill, like he doesn't even care about winning lol 
consistency is great, but what about giving some of those young players a chance to shine?
Bompastor saying she's 'really confident' in her position is interesting... i think we'll be hearing more about this soon 
Like, where are the actual stats and analysis to back up this "shockwaves" nonsense? All I see is a bunch of generic quotes from the managers and some bland descriptions of the game. And don't even get me started on how they phoned in that last sentence about the podcast... "Women's Football Weekly podcast will be back with new episodes every Tuesday..." 
Give us some substance, BBC! 
they're killing it out there 
I love how Jeglertz is keeping calm and saying his team can always be better 
consistency is key, yeah? 
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! And I gotta say, Chelsea's performance was 
poor. They need to sort out their dynamics 
ASAP