Laura Hunter, a Sky Sports columnist, delves into the significant talking points from the latest Women's Super League matches, providing in-depth analysis of the key stories shaping the women's game. Manchester City's potential title win has been put on hold following their shocking defeat to Brighton.
Although City could have secured the title by Wednesday if Arsenal had lost to Leicester, this possibility is now off the table. The defeat means Chelsea and Arsenal can still catch up to City's current points total of 49. Arsenal, in particular, has seen their chances of winning increase from 1% to 5% without even playing a game.
City's title celebrations are now on hold, and they need a minimum of five points from their remaining games to secure the title. The pressure is mounting, and any further setbacks will likely be punished. City faces tough matches against Liverpool and West Ham, with an FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea in between. Manchester United, on the other hand, had a disappointing matchweek, failing to win against Tottenham and losing momentum in the process.
United has won only one of their last eight games in all competitions, and their performance levels have significantly dropped. The team's inability to win against top-five teams, including Spurs, City, Arsenal, and Chelsea, raises concerns about the quality of the squad.
Manager Marc Skinner's future is under scrutiny, and he acknowledges that changes are needed in the summer. Whether these changes will include his own departure remains to be seen.