Arsenal are out of the running for this season's WSL title, and must now turn a cautious eye to next term. That is not to disregard the rest of the campaign, nor disrespect their five remaining opponents, but this season has not got much left to offer the Gunners.
They can, of course, drum up some welcome momentum by staying undefeated between now and late-May, having also lifted the Conti Cup trophy last month. Crest of a wave stuff. That is important, not least because a third-place finish will earn Jonas Eidevall's side entry into the Champions League qualifying rounds - the point in which they crashed out of the competition this season.
Eidevall will be desperate to avoid a repeat of that.
Sunday's Bristol City clash, live on Sky Sports, will be a good chance to gauge Arsenal's approach to their final five WSL matches. And it might be refreshingly pleasant to play with less pressure attached.
As mooted, there is not loads to profit from, although a complete collapse would open the door to Manchester United for the final European spot. Seems unlikely now, but any sort of wobble gives Marc Skinner's side a faint chance.
Again, a situation to steer well clear of.
Two weeks on from a last-gasp defeat to Arsenal in a thrillingly contentious Conti Cup final, Chelsea need a regroup. Four competitions reduced to three, at least that is a blessing for the busiest WSL side of any around.
The FA Cup is a competition they know well, having lifted the trophy three times in a row. A fourth successive triumph would match the run of Arsenal between 2006 and 2009.
Before talk of any finals can surface, Chelsea must remove Manchester United from the picture on Sunday, the team they beat 1-0 in last year's Wembley final.
They will want to
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