Chelsea came into the game with a formidable record over United, winning 100% of their cup final meetings and only dropping points in two of their past 12 league games. However, Chelsea's biggest superpower has been their ability to block out the noise, to bounce back when they have been written off, and ultimately, to win prizes. "Everybody expects, and is so used to, Chelsea winning. Only three teams have lifted the Women's League Cup trophy since its introduction in 2011 - Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. Chelsea swept every domestic trophy in 2024-25, going unbeaten in the process, during Bompastor's first season in charge.

Source: BBC March 15, 2026 21:25 UTC