Copy of WSL season grades: Man City get an A, Chelsea a C+...
Key takeaways
- Usual contenders Chelsea and Arsenal weren't at the races, while Manchester United threatened to get involved before a surprise run to the UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinals derailed their progress.
- Elsewhere, after finishing 11th last season, Tottenham Hotspur placed fifth, their joint-best finish since getting promoted to the WSL in 2021-22; FA Cup finalists Brighton & Hove Albion also impressed;
- Many clubs changed their managers throughout the season, but which teams shone and which struggled?
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Usual contenders Chelsea and Arsenal weren't at the races, while Manchester United threatened to get involved before a surprise run to the UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinals derailed their progress.
Elsewhere, after finishing 11th last season, Tottenham Hotspur placed fifth, their joint-best finish since getting promoted to the WSL in 2021-22; FA Cup finalists Brighton & Hove Albion also impressed; while London City Lionesses landed a mid-table spot in their debut season in the top flight, despite spending a lot to bring in new players over the summer.
Many clubs changed their managers throughout the season, but which teams shone and which struggled? Here are the grades and standout stats for every team in the WSL.