The Women Super League returns this weekend, and all eyes are on Chelsea as Sonia Bompastor looks to extend her side’s dominance.

After a stunning debut season where she guided the Blues to an unbeaten domestic treble, Bompastor is determined to keep her players focused on the future rather than past glories.

“Last season was good because we always found a way to win,” said the Chelsea boss ahead of their opening clash with Manchester City. “That’s in the past, and now we need to keep the same winning mentality.”

Arsenal Out to Break Chelsea’s Stranglehold

Arsenal enter the new campaign full of confidence after lifting the Champions League last season. Head coach Renee Slegers, who masterminded their European triumph midway through the campaign, is now targeting domestic success.

The Gunners haven’t won the WSL since 2019, but they’ve strengthened heavily. Alessia Russo – last season’s Golden Boot winner – signed a new long-term deal, Chloe Kelly joined permanently from Manchester City, and Canadian star Olivia Smith became a £1m record signing from Liverpool. With that firepower, Arsenal boast arguably the strongest attack in the league.

Manchester Clubs Ready to Compete

Both Manchester clubs are also pushing to upset the balance. United and City made headlines with a swap deal between England duo Grace Clinton and Jess Park, adding extra spice to this season’s title race.

London City Lionesses Make a Statement

The biggest transfer news, however, came from the ambitious London City Lionesses. Backed by American businesswoman Michele Kang, they smashed the world-record fee with a £1.4m move for PSG midfielder Grace Geyoro and added teenage Spain international Lucia Corrales from Barcelona.

Kosovare Asllani, their captain, believes the newly-promoted side can push for a top-four finish. “We are a brand new team, building from scratch. We’re not at the level of Arsenal or Chelsea yet – but we’re getting close,” she told the BBC.

Alongside Geyoro and Corrales, London City have added established internationals including Danielle van de Donk, Katie Zelem, Nikita Parris, and Euro 2025 star Elena Linari.

A Season Set for Drama

Despite their big spending, data experts Opta still rank the Lionesses as third-favourites for relegation, behind only Leicester and West Ham. But Asllani and her teammates are determined to silence the doubters.

With Chelsea defending their throne, Arsenal hungry for glory, Manchester clubs reloading, and the Lionesses shaking up the market, the WSL 2025 promises fireworks from the very first kick.