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Chelsea prepare for Sunday visit to face Manchester United in WSL

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Chelsea prepare for Sunday visit to face Manchester United in WSL

Summary

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor leads her squad to Leigh Sports Village this Sunday to face Manchester United in the Barclays Women’s Super League. The fixture follows Chelsea's opening 1-1 draw against Aston Villa and a defeat for Manchester United against London City Lionesses. Bompastor described the venue as a difficult place to play given the atmosphere, noting that she expects a determined performance from the hosts under new head coach Eva Olid. Chelsea forward Melvine Malard is unavailable for the match against her former club. However, Nathalie Björn has returned to full training and is set to travel with the squad to face Manchester United. Kick-off for the league clash is scheduled for 12pm on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea travels to face Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village this Sunday at 12pm.
•Manchester United continues a transition period under new head coach Eva Olid.
•Chelsea forward Melvine Malard is ruled out for the upcoming match.
•Nathalie Björn is in the squad after returning to full team training.

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5:25 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s always a difficult ground to travel to’ – Chelsea boss Bompastor previews Manchester United test

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Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor says that playing Manchester United away from home is never easy.The Blues travel to the Leigh Sports Village to face The Red Devils on Sunday afternoon.Manchester U...
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