International Friendly – Gotham FC v Chelsea FC – Red Bull Arena
Harrison, NJ, United States, August 19, 2024: Lucy Bronze (22 Chelsea) celebrates a goal with Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (19 Chelsea) during the international friendly between Gotham FC and Chelsea FC at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ, United States (EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY). (Rebekah Wynkoop / SPP)

Ahead of Chelsea vs Manchester City, SheKicks selects our combined XI ahead of the top-of-the-table Women’s Super League (WSL) clash.

It is a must-win game for Chelsea, who dropped nine points behind Manchester City after their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal last week.

A positive result will bring City a huge step closer to winning their first WSL title in a decade.

However, City play Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on February 8th, so two bad results could bring Chelsea, the Gunners and potentially even Manchester United back into the title race.

Below, SheKicks selects our combined XI, based on current form and featuring only those who are available to play in Sunday’s clash.

Manchester City vs Chelsea combined XI

Goalkeeper

Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)

Hannah Hampton gets the nod over Ayaka Yamashita in goal, after establishing herself as one of the top goalkeepers in...