Has there been a changing of guard for London sides in the WSL?
With the Women's Super League season starting up, are Arsenal in a better position than Chelsea to challenge for the title?
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Notable Quotes
"We've been open about it - the WSL title is something we're going after."
— Renee Slegers , Athlete
"Chelsea is in a transitional phase."
— Sonia Bompastor , Athlete
Key People
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner and renowned midfielder who left Barcelona to join London City Lionesses.
Georgia Stanway is an English midfielder for the national football team.
Arsenal's manager who commented on her team's performance in the Women's Champions League.
Sonia Bompastor is a football manager known for her prior tenure with Lyon and now managing Chelsea.
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With the Women's Super League season starting up, are Arsenal in a better position than Chelsea to challenge for the title?
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