Chelsea face Manchester City in title-defining WSL clash as Sam Kerr’s return poses selection dilemma

Sam Kerr is often hailed as one of the greatest strikers of her generation — but the Chelsea forward could find herself on the bench against Man City after a new signing threatened to take her place.

After missing the Blues' WSL opener due to a calf injury, Kerr is set to be available for the game with their title rivals.

But Kerr may find that slotting straight back into the team is not as simple as she thought.

Her place on the starting line-up could be in jeopardy following the outstanding performance of summer signing Mia Fishel against Tottenham.

Fishel had a dream debut for Chelsea, scoring their first goal in their 2-1 victory over Spurs in front of the adoring crowds at Stamford Bridge.

Her skill and persistence have proved her to be not just an excellent understudy to the Australian goal-scoring machine, but also a potential starting striker in her own right.

Not to mention Chelsea's other attacking options including Lauren James, Guro Reiten and Fran Kirby who made her return from injury against Tottenham.

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes will have a dilemma on her hands as she is forced to decide whether to start the reliable Kerr or the exciting new Fishel as they travel to the Joie Stadium.

Given the severity of Kerr's injury, it seems most likely that she will start Fishel up front and look to bring Kerr on later in the game as an impact substitute.

But Man City have a dilemma too with Bunny Shaw set to return.

They pulled off a 2-0 win over West Ham in their opening game, despite being reduced to 10 players for the final 20 minutes.

Leila Ouahabi was shown a straight red after she raising a leg against Emma Harries.

West Ham lacked the skill to make the most of their advantage but Manchester City displayed moments