The FA WSL Climax

Gemma Davison vying with the ball with Arsenal's Yukari Kinga

Hi guys, as European teams clash across the continent for the greatest prize in European Women's club Football, I decided to review the English FA WSL(Women's Super League), again. Yes, you may have noticed, I have mentioned it a couple of times in my previous blogs, but only because it's really as competitive as America's NWSL with a host of great talents and is tending towards a spectacular finale, and the fact that I'm a Chelsea supporter may have a part to play in that too.
Anyway, enough about my fanaticism, here's my review on the important title deciding games during the weekend in the league;

So Far in England...
The English top division doesn't have a confirmed champion yet even with just one more game to go, which is just incredible! The drama in the FA WSL over the past 3 weeks has just been amazing. 
As at 3 weeks ago, the league title was a three horse race among Chelsea, Birmingham City and last season's champions Liverpool Ladies, now the defending champions look out of it, as it looks most likely for Chelsea or Birmingham on the final day.

Liverpool Slip Down
Liverpool defeated Birmingham City Ladies 2 weeks ago to pile up the pressure on Chelsea with a 1 point gap separating the two teams and all they had to do was win the rest of their games to keep that pressure on in case of any wobbles from Chelsea, who were in 1st position, but a 3-3 draw against Arsenal took them down to 3rd position as Birmingham City climbed above them following their 2-1 victory away at Man.City Ladies.

Odds in Chelsea's Favor
Chelsea Ladies have been on top of the league table for quite a while now, but there were doubts they would remain on top when they lost to Notts. County 2 weeks ago, Birmingham City could capitalize on the Blues had they won their game against Liverpool, but a defeat for the 'other' Blues, saw Chelsea Ladies still in control of things in the league.
Chelsea Ladies built on that with a 5-2 victory over Everton Ladies, who are already relegated from the FA WSL this season, the Blues stood a chance of winning the league had Birmingham and Liverpool lost their games last weekend, but that wasn't the case, just more drama.

Still, Hope for the Reds?
Liverpool looked totally out of it inside the first 15 minutes of their game against Arsenal, 12 minutes already and it was 2-0 to the Gunners, courtesy of Jordan Nobbs with both goals. Fara Williams of Liverpool pulled one back for the Reds, but former England captain, Casey Stoney scored in the 54th minute to extend the league further and Liverpool Ladies had a mountain to climb, and climb they did! Liverpool's German forward, Nicole Rolser scored 10 minutes after Stoney's goal to make it 3-2 and in the 90th minute, Liverpool's Gemma Davison scored at the death of the game to make it 3-3 to savor any hopes of emerging as Champions!

Relentless Birmingham
Birmingham City took the lead quite early on against Manchester City Ladies, as they needed to win to relish any hopes of winning the title. Karen Carney with the goal at the 15th minute. In the second half, City forward, Jill Scott, leveled the game in the 64th minute, and it remained 1-1 for most of the game until the last few minutes, once again late dramatic finish in an FA WSL game. Karen Carney scored for Birmingham City in the 86th minute to climb to 2nd position over Liverpool and 2 points behind Chelsea.

Chelsea Have To Wait
Chelsea had an easy win over -already relegated- Everton, Rachel Williams and Eniola Aluko both scored twice while youngster defender, Hannah Blundell wrapped up the scoring in the 82nd minute. Lucy Whipp and Nikita Parris with the goals for Everton as the game ended 5-2.
Chelsea would have walked away with the title if those late goals in both Liverpool and Birmingham's games hadn't been scored, so now they have to win on the final day to ensure they clinch the title for the very first time.

To give a more visual view of things here's how the top 3 line up on the table;

Quite a finish this is heading into isn't it?
All Chelsea need is a win, all Birmingham City need is a win and a slip from Chelsea while all Liverpool need is a win, Birmingham to lose, Chelsea to lose as well, and by a small margin.
It has been a fabulous season, and I hope after it's over -hopefully Chelsea win it!- I can do a season review on it.
Next
Next and finally, Chelsea play Man.City, away, Liverpool play Bristol Academy at home and Birmingham play Notts. County at home.
Here's the full league table: