Arsenal by Declan Murphy
2025/26 Season Recap
Renée Slegers’ first full season in charge brought domestic progress alongside intense cup competition. Arsenal pushed to the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League before falling to Lyon 4–3 on aggregate after a dramatic second leg in France.
Domestically, the Gunners made strides in closing the gap at the top of the Barclays WSL. Despite boasting the league’s finest defensive record, conceding just 14 goals and keeping 11 clean sheets in 22 matches, draws proved to be the ultimate obstacle in their title pursuit.
Arsenal recorded six stalemates across the campaign, finishing runner-up with 51 points behind champions Manchester City (55 points). The highlight of the season arrived in late April with a historic 7-0 demolition of Leicester City to anchor a 17-match unbeaten league run, while also lifting silverware by winning the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
The low point came during early spring when crucial mid-table draws saw vital points slip away, ultimately costing them the WSL trophy.
Summer Transfer Business
Arsenal underwent a massive squad transformation this window, lowering their average age while adding high-calibre European experience. High-profile free transfers lead the incoming class: full-back Ona Batlle arrives from FC Barcelona alongside Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway and Real Madrid goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez.
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Géraldine Reuteler and Hoffenheim striker Selina Cerci also signed on free deals, with RB Leipzig wide midfielder Lisa Baum (£600k) and young Danish goalkeeper Isabella Damm rounding out the incoming additions.
The exit list is equally dramatic, headlined by big-name free transfers to title rivals: Katie McCabe joined Chelsea, Beth Mead moved to Manchester City, and Victoria Pelova signed for Tottenham Hotspur. Centre-back Laia Codina headed to West Ham, while long-serving goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger moved to Borussia Dortmund.
Overseas moves saw Jenna Nighswonger depart for Bay Area NWSL, Laila Harbert join Sacramento, and Vivienne Lia head to Eintracht Frankfurt.
With so many established stars leaving for free, squad cohesion and replacing veteran leadership will be crucial early tests. However, capturing world-class talent without paying inflated transfer fees makes this a remarkably effective window.
Transfer Rating: 8/10
Key Player
Alessia Russo has fully established herself as the talismanic leader of Arsenal’s attack. Coming off her best goalscoring WSL season to date, Russo’s tactical value extends far beyond her finishing.
She recorded the league’s top away output by scoring or assisting in six consecutive away fixtures, proving to be the team’s primary big-game outlet on the road. Russo’s exceptional hold-up play, relentless pressing in the front line, and seamless link-up work with Mariona Caldentey allow Slegers’ system to flourish.
Her tactical durability and composure under pressure make her the team’s single most indispensable asset in big-match scenarios
Key Stats (2025/26 WSL): 13 goals, 5 assists, 24 total goals in all competitions
One to Watch
Following her marquee arrival, 21-year-old Canadian international Olivia Smith enters the campaign as one of the most exciting young talents in world football.
Possessing raw electric pace, direct dribbling, and formidable 1v1 execution, Smith adds a dynamic wide dimension that Arsenal occasionally lacked against low-block defences last season. Her tactical versatility permits her to operate anywhere across the front three, offering Slegers elite flexibility when altering line-ups.
If Smith adapts quickly to the pressure of playing regularly before sold-out crowds at the Emirates Stadium, she has all the attributes to transform Arsenal’s transition play and emerge as a breakout star across the WSL.
Prediction
Arsenal enters the upcoming season targeting a clean sweep, with their core objective set on dethroning Manchester City to capture their first WSL title since 2019 while targeting another deep Champions League run.
Backed by full-time residency at the Emirates Stadium, Slegers commands a squad rich in European experience and high-end rotational depth. While high-profile departures like Katie McCabe and Beth Mead leave big boots to fill, top-tier arrivals like Ona Batlle and Georgia Stanway provide immediate world-class quality.
Expect a fierce three-way title race alongside Man City and Chelsea that goes down to the final weeks. If Arsenal can turn last season’s stalemates into victories, they are positioned to push over the line. Predicted Finish: 1st (WSL Champions)
Aston Villa by Paul Wheeler
2025/26 Season Recap
Aston Villa’s season was not a great one last year, with a little discontent in the fanbase about how they felt Natalia Arroyo’s efforts were being held back by a lack of interest from the owners of the club.
They finished 9th, comfortably above the relegation places, but there was genuine worry for some time they’d be down in contention for the playoff, and in any normal season there would have been even more worry,
With three points separating three of the bottom four, a losing run of four on the bounce to finish the season meant that Villa went into the summer needing optimism and fast
Summer Transfer Business
Losing Kirsty Hanson on a free transfer was the exact opposite of that, along with finally admitting that record signing Gabi Nunes hadn’t worked, Ebony Salmon quietly departed, and starting goalie Sabrina D’Angelo also said farewell.
Stalwart Sarah Mayling left for Leicester City in another move that surprised many, and Paula Tomas had to retire through injury.
This squad needed surgery, and it got at least a little with Justine Kielland, Amalie Vangsgaard, Kamilla Melgard and Mathilde Harviken all arriving in a strong Scandinavian spine, with the exciting Mia MacAulay from Rangers hoping to be the next Scottish star and catch some of the departing Hanson’s fairy dust,
Emily Ramsey has another chance to grab the number one jersey from fellow Lionesses Ellie Roebuck, with Akane Okuma also arriving to complete the trio of goalkeepers.
Lily Murphy joins on loan from Man City. If she’s given the chance, this could be a huge breakout opportunity for her
Key Player
Villa’s key players this season, though, are players who are already there. Centreback Anna Patten has been a beloved Irish rock for Villa – the foundation her team is built on and a fearless leader as captain, and she will need to continue to be this season,
In front of her, Lucia Kendall is a blossoming midfield talent who has received the senior Lioness recognition she deserves, and this year could be the lynchpin of Villa’s creative efforts
She somehow remains underrated by many despite being an utter joy to watch and arguably a better option for England’s midfield than Ella Toone (a hill this writer will happily die on).
One to Watch
My one to watch for this season is a player their is a lot of hype about in Lily Murphy. This is her chance for regular, consistent game time and to show what she can do. Homegrown star Georgia Mullett has just signed a new contract and is heiress to Rachel Daly at number nine
Another player to watch out for is Rachel Maltby, a flying left back and Villa academy product who could be the Lionesses’ long-term solution at that problem position. This could be the season her talent is recognised.
Prediction
Villa can’t have a season as bad as last season. They need to look up the table, both for their own good and to win over a sceptical fanbase who are tired of being left in the shadows of their men’s team.
Mid-table should be the minimum aim, comfortably, but getting up above that towards the top five is possible if they find a rhythm, too. This season really could go either way.
Birmingham City by Olivia Baird
2025/26 Season Recap
Birmingham are hoping to make their mark in the WSL again after four years battling for promotion from the Championship. After a season of inconsistent results, they clinched the title and automatic promotion on the final day.
The biggest highlight of Birmingham’s season was undoubtedly lifting the trophy and securing their return to the WSL, a league they once dominated, particularly around 2011 when they were founding members of the Women’s Super League.
This achievement also helped ease the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on the 2025 title on the final day against London City, despite a spirited comeback from 2–0 down.
Summer Transfer Business
Birmingham have lost 11 players following the expiry of their contracts, with three of those being loanees returning to their parent clubs. Among the departures were notable names such as Lily Agg and Lucy Quinn.
They have strengthened their squad with significant WSL experience. New captain Millie Turner joined from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee after eight seasons at the club. Turner brings major WSL and WSL 2 experience, offering leadership and authority that will be vital for Birmingham’s return to top-flight football.
She arrives alongside Norwegian midfielder Lisa Naalsund, also signed from Manchester United. Birmingham have also added Jade Rastocle from Montpellier, Suzu Amano, and Chancelle Effa Effa to further bolster their squad.
Hope Powell will be eager to work again with new goalkeepers Sophie Baggley and Katie Startup, having previously coached both at Brighton & Hove Albion in the WSL.
Key Player
A key player for Birmingham is none other than PFA WSL 2 Team of the Year defender Rebecca McKenna. McKenna is a vital figure in this Birmingham side and featured in every WSL 2 match last season. She is a strong presence at right back, completing 656 passes with a 77.5% success rate across the campaign.
McKenna’s importance to the club continues to grow as she becomes increasingly integrated into their system. She helps control and manage games, often changing the momentum with her defensive reliability and attacking contribution exactly what is required from a modern full-back, especially during a title push.
One to Watch
Birmingham’s one to watch this season is undoubtedly the PFA’s WSL 2 Players’ Player of the Year, Lily Crosthwaite. During the 2025/26 title-winning campaign, she registered eight goals and six assists in 21 games, playing across RW, RM, and ST. Her impact went far beyond goals and assists:
Crosthwaite is a key figure not only in front of goal but also in her all-round contribution. She is the second-youngest player to be named in this season’s PFA WSL 2 Team of the Year and will be aiming to make a significant impact in the WSL this season.
Prediction
With the expansion of the WSL, Birmingham have fate on their side, as there is now only one automatic relegation spot and one playoff spot, with three teams being promoted from WSL 2 last season.
Their aims for the upcoming season will be to challenge the top teams in the WSL and send a clear message that they are here to stay.
They will find the gap between the WSL and WSL 2 demanding, but with two other promoted teams entering the league, it should allow them to be more level with their immediate competition.
As a squad, Birmingham look strong enough to target lower mid-table. I can see them finishing somewhere between 9th and 13th, with the possibility of being involved in the relegation playoff depending on how they adapt to the step up.
Brighton & Hove Albion by Olivia Baird
2025/26 Season Recap
The 25/26 season was one to remember for Brighton, with club history being made in the FA Cup. They covered a lot of ground last season, reaching the 2026 Adobe Women’s FA Cup final before being handed a 4–0 defeat by Manchester City.
They held a strong campaign across the WSL, collecting 22 points from 22 games. Broadfield Stadium became a fortress, where they narrowly lost to Manchester City 3-2 before drawing with Manchester United and Arsenal.
Brighton finished the season in 7th place, one point below 6th place London City Lionesses and three points ahead of 8th place Everton. This position has become a familiar spot over the last few years.
Summer Transfer Business
After a club record season, Brighton looked to strengthen themselves with a larger squad capable of competing in all three competitions. With extensions for key player Marisa Olislagers (2025 Players’ Player of the Season) and captain Maisie Symonds, they have already made a statement about their ambitions.
They responded by signing experienced WSL midfielder Lia Wälti from Juventus for an undisclosed fee, bringing heaps of experience into the squad.
They also added young goalkeeper Elenor Heeps from Tottenham Hotspur, Ireland international Emily Murphy from Newcastle United, midfielder Emilie Jomaro from Hammarby, young midfielder Nadia Krezyman from Dijon, and winger Sophie Peskett from WSL2 side Ipswich Town, who has already shown her worth in preseason.
A late addition came in WSL defender Gabby George, who departed Manchester United and made her preseason debut just days later.
However, they also lost experienced goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley, midfielders Libby Bance and Rosa Kafaji on free transfers, with Nadine Noordam returning to Ajax and Rachel McLaughlin being sold to Newcastle United, both for undisclosed fees.
Key Player
One of Brighton’s biggest stars last season was experienced midfielder Fran Kirby. Throughout the campaign, she controlled the midfield, and her absence was noticeable whenever she suffered injuries.
One to Watch
A standout to watch this season is new signing Lia Wälti. Despite only playing a handful of preseason games, she has already added structure to Brighton’s midfield and shown she can control matches. Dario Vidosic has high hopes for her and has praised her mentality and impact.
She knows the league inside out, having spent eight years at Arsenal before a season at Juventus. Wälti brings not only experience but also leadership. She will help guide the team through wins, losses and draws, improving communication and team spirit areas Brighton lacked at times last season.
Technically, she is exceptional, living up to her “snake hips” nickname with her ability to weave out of pressure. This will bolster Brighton’s attacking transitions, through balls, and control in midfield-heavy matches.
Prediction
For the upcoming season, Brighton will need to challenge lower table teams and reproduce the same level of performance they’ve shown against top sides.
With their new additions, they should be able to field a strong second squad for rotation and push deep in both cups and the WSL. They will aim to surpass last year’s FA Cup final achievement.
Brighton will want to challenge for European qualification this season. If they stay consistent and avoid dropping points to lower table sides, they have a strong chance of reaching those European places.
Based on the squad, the manager’s words, and the club’s mentality, finishing lower than 5th and without silverware would be considered a disappointment.
Charlton Athletic by Abiola Sholagbade
2025/26 Season Recap
The Addicks had an incredible start to their season last year sitting atop the WSL2 for most of the campaign with impressive wins against other title challengers such as Birmingham City and Crystal Palace.
Getting to the quarter-final of the Women’s FA Cup where they would ultimately lose to Liverpool in extra time. And finishing second in Group C of the Women’s League Cup only being beaten by West Ham a team in the division above.
But on the final day of the season they were in a winner-takes all matchup with Birmingham City. They lost that match and were consigned to the WSL-WSL2 playoff vs Leicester City.
The playoff was incredibly tight and end to end with Charlton and Leicester coming close to scoring. The game would eventually end 0-0 and penalties would decide the team that would claim the WSL’s final spot.
Leicester’s young Irish starlet Katie Keane saved three out of the five penalties that Charlton took, but fellow Irish keeper Sophie Whitehouse somehow out did that in a penalty saving clinic. Whitehouse would save four out of the five penalties she saved to win the shootout 2-1 and send Charlton to the top tier of the women’s game for the first time since 2005.
Summer Transfer Business
Charlton’s transfer business has been very shrewd and level headed. They have brought in Grace Johnston from Perth Glory, a defender who played every minute of every game for the Glory last year. Anna Koivunen comes from Djurgardens IF, she is Finland’s starting goalkeeper.
Leah Davidson departed Melbourne City to become an Addick; she averaged a 7.05 in A-League matches played last year, according to FotMob. Paula Partido and Lorena Azzaro come in on loan from London City and Paris FC respectively to provide WSL experience in Partido’s case and to provide a youthful spark of energy in Azzaro’s case.
Ashleigh Neville and Emily Van Egmond come from the team that Charlton beat in Leicester. Neville and Van Egmond are WSL veterans and they will look to bolster the squad in their effort to consolidate in
the WSL.
They have had a few departures in Emma Bissell to Bristol City, Frankie Finlayson and Karin Muya to Watford, Gracie Pearse to Sheffield United, Amalie Thestrup to Brondby and Katie Bradley to Newcastle United.
They’ve also secured the futures of Sophie Whitehouse, Carla Humphrey, Ellie Mason, Anna Pedersen,
Gloria Silber, Gillian Kenney, Lucia Lobato, Elisha N’Dow and Charlotte Newsham.
Like I said Charlton’s business has been shrewd, they’ve brought in a good mix of youth and experience and locked down players that have helped them get to where they are.
My rating of Charlton’s summer business is 8/10.
Key Player
Their star woman this year will almost certainly be Sophie Whitehouse. She has
been absolutely stellar since her move from Lewes in 2024.
She kept 6 clean sheets in the WSL2 2 years ago while also winning Save of the Season for a 95th minute
fingertip save to secure a 1-1 draw at Newcastle. But this year the Irishwoman reached a new level. She had 8 clean sheets in 22 games winning the WSL2 Golden Glove and being part of the WSL2 team of the season. She had a 70.8% save percentage and she only conceded an impressive 21 goals in 22 appearances.
One to Watch
Nowfor Charlton’s young player to look out for this year I have elected to go for Gillian Kenney. The American scored 5 goals in 21 games but only 3 of them were starts.
She had a 0.59 goals per 90 minutes rate which was in the 92nd percentile in the WSL2 last year. She was also in the 74th percentile of the WSL2 in chances created per 90 with 1.31. If she is given more starts and more game time there is nothing stopping Gillian from making a difference for Charlton this year.
Prediction
Now for the prediction of their league position. The club’s aim will surely be to stay up and I could see it happening. They haven’t flooded the club with signings which will keep team cohesion high but at the same time they have added in players that will surely help their bid to stay in the league.
As a newly promoted team they are expected by most to finish in the relegation mix, but I could see them finishing above that and finishing lower-mid table.
They’ve managed to keep crucial players and add new ones and with the experience of former Spurs manager Karen Hills in the dugout, Charlton may not drop back into the second tier, but if injuries become a major concern, they could absolutely be relegation-threatened.
Chelsea by Hanne Beeckmans
2025/26 Season Recap
Chelsea placed 3rd with 44 points (13 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses). They could only retain the Subway Women’s League Cup, which is rare for the strong blue side, who were going for the quadruple.
Sonia Bompastor’s side struggled for consistency in the league, particularly during the winter months, leaving them short of points to catch eventual champions Manchester City. However, they rallied strongly in the closing weeks to secure third place and qualify for the 2026/27 UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Even though they ended their campaign on a better note, lifting the World Sevens crown after an extraordinary comeback victory over Manchester United, they faced a few lows.
They lost their dream of the UWCL trophy in the quarter-finals against Arsenal Women. And then losing the title race after dominating English football for six straight seasons was the biggest disappointment.
Summer Transfer Business
It has been a summer of significant change for the Blues, with several key names leaving the club. The biggest departure is undoubtedly Millie Bright, who has retired from professional football after years as a leader and captain of Chelsea.
Alongside Bright, Sam Kerr, Guro Reiten, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Niamh Charles and Julia Bartel have also left the club, meaning Chelsea will have to replace plenty of experience and quality across the squad. Lois Shooter will also spend the upcoming season out on loan as she continues her development.
Sandy Baltimore and Katie McCabe bring plenty of experience at the highest level, whilst Manaka Matsukubo adds creativity to the squad. Chelsea have also strengthened their attacking options with Melvine Malard, while Nelly Las provides another exciting option for the Blues.
Key Player
Lauren James, who’s been out with an injury through last season, will be back. The lioness is a real key player for the Blues and remains one of the most gifted attacking players in women’s football.
Her ability to beat defenders one-on-one, create chances and score spectacular goals makes her the player most capable of deciding the biggest matches. If she can stay fit, she has the quality to lead Chelsea’s push to reclaim the Women’s Super League title and challenge in Europe.
One to Watch
Another player to look out for on the attack is Manaka Matsukubo. The new signing arrives from the NWSL, where she scored 17 goals in her two seasons there.
The 21-year-old forward impressed with her technical ability, movement and eye for goal, earning a move to Sonia Bompastor’s side ahead of the 2026/27 season. It is safe to say the Japanese will add pace and flair to Chelsea’s attack; she’ll be one to watch.
Prediction
My predictions are that they will be a big contender for the title and maybe even a cup or two. Chelsea is hungry to get their Champions League title back and much more. Under Sonia Bompastor, expectations remain extremely high; they will want to go for the quadruple again, which has always been the big goal for the blue London side.
With a refreshed squad, including exciting new arrivals such as Manaka Matsukubo, Chelsea also has the depth to compete across all competitions. I think they’ll be a team to watch, with their fierce competitors, Arsenal and Manchester City, needing to be wary of them because they’re hungry for revenge.
Crystal Palace by Michael Jolley
2025/26 Season Recap
Newly promoted Crystal Palace return to the Women’s Super League after an incredibly successful 25/26 season in WSL2. The Eagles finished last season tied on points with Birmingham City, only missing out on the championship by goal difference despite thrashing Portsmouth 6-1 on the final day of the season.
Summer Transfer Business
Palace have been very busy over the summer as they continue to try and strengthen their squad. Beth England will bring some much-needed WSL experience and an attacking threat to the squad as she comes over from London Rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Further experience comes from defensive signings Molly Bartip, who followed England from Spurs, in defence, and past Champions League and WSL winner Pauline Peyraud-Magnin between the sticks.
Furthermore, former Arsenal defender Teyah Goldie has joined the Eagles on a season-long loan. Palace have really spent the summer trying to bring in as much experience as possible in aid of protecting their WSL status.
Key Player
Despite all of Palace’s incredible signings, their standout player still seems to be Annabel Blanchard. Last season the forward bagged 28 goals in her 101 appearances for the club.
Anna is now in her 4th year at the club and only seems to be improving as time goes by. Her goal-scoring record alongside England’s experience could be exactly what Palace need to stay ahead of the competition.
Prediction
Palace can’t let the woes of the 24/25 season get the better of them; their hope would be to stay in the league, and it seems as if the club has made all the correct signings to do just that.
The experience they have brought into the club alongside their already very talented front line will make Palace a strong contender in the relegation fight and could boost them up to the mid-table.
Everton by Laura Gates
2025/26 Season Recap
The 2025/26 Women’s Super League campaign was a historic and transitional year for Everton Women. Marking their ninth consecutive season in the top flight, the Toffees officially made Goodison Park their permanent home following the men’s side’s stadium move, a landmark step for women’s football in England.
The campaign kicked off unforgettably with a thrilling 4–1 Merseyside derby victory away at Liverpool. New signing Ornella Vignola stole the headlines with a brilliant hat-trick, becoming the first Everton player (men’s or women’s) to net a derby hat-trick since the legendary Dixie Dean in 1931.
However, the season soon became defined by flashes of giant-killing mixed with inconsistency. Long-serving manager Brian Sørensen departed in February 2026 following a tough home run, leading to Under-18s coach Scott Phelan stepping up as interim manager.
Phelan instantly brought defensive stability. The Toffees ground out crucial 1–0 victories against West Ham, London City Lionesses, and Leicester City to secure a safe mid-table finish. The highlight of the season came on December 7, 2025, when Everton stunned eventual champions Chelsea 1–0 away from home, as a goal from Honoka Hayashi snapped Chelsea’s historic 31-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.
Summer Transfer Business
Everton’s summer window reflects a clear, pragmatic strategy: streamline the squad, reduce the wage bill, and inject dynamic young talent.
Outgoings
There have also been several notable departures from the squad, with Katja Snoeijs completing a free transfer to Ajax, while Kelly Gago has moved to West Ham United. Melissa Lawley has joined Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Elise Stenevik also departing on a free transfer to 1. FC Köln. Meanwhile, Lucy Hope has brought her professional playing career to an end after officially announcing her retirement from football.
Incomings
Everton have also strengthened their squad with a number of additions, including Zara Kramžar, whose loan move was made permanent to add elite technical quality to the midfield. Jessie Gale has arrived on loan from Arsenal, while France Under-23 international Noémie Mouchon has joined on a free transfer from Leicester City. Holly McNamara has also signed after Everton saw off competitive interest from clubs across Europe, while goalkeeper Rylee Foster-Inman has returned to Merseyside from Halifax Tides FC to provide experienced depth behind Courtney Brosnan following the departure of Ramsey.
Key Off-Field & Squad News
There has also been stability in the dugout, with interim boss Scott Phelan rewarded with the full-time managerial role following an impressive spell in temporary charge. Phelan will be able to build around a strong core, with key players Honoka Hayashi, Ornella Vignola and Courtney Brosnan all remaining central to his tactical plans and expected to form the spine of the starting XI.
Transfer Window Rating: 5.5 / 10
Key Player
Everton and Ireland’s number one Courtney Brosnan remains a cornerstone of the side, particularly given the volume of pressure the Toffees are likely to face against the WSL’s elite. Her 73.3% save percentage and positive goals-prevented metric underline her ability to keep her side in tight contests, with the standout example coming in the shock away victory at Chelsea.
Brosnan also provides security behind the defence, ranking highly for both sweeper actions (14) and aerial claims (16), while her ability to play out from the back is reflected in an impressive 80% pass completion rate. With more than 50 international caps for Ireland, the goalkeeper also brings valuable big-game experience, composure and leadership to a relatively young squad.
One to Watch
The standout player to watch this season could be 20-year-old Slovenian playmaker Zara Kramžar. Having made her move from AS Roma permanent, Kramžar embodies the profile Everton appear keen to build around: young, technically gifted and capable of adding energy and creativity to their midfield.
Her vision, ability to receive the ball on the half-turn and knack for unlocking stubborn low blocks could make her a key creative outlet in the final third. She also offers tactical flexibility, able to operate as an advanced central midfielder or drift into wider areas within Scott Phelan’s fluid system.
Already regarded as one of Europe’s most promising young talents, a full season on Merseyside could provide Kramžar with the platform to enjoy a genuine breakout campaign in the WSL.
Prediction
7th–9th Place
While Everton have taken encouraging steps to rebuild depth and inject youthful flair, aggressive spending across the rest of the expanded 14-team Women’s Super League presents a tough challenge.
Realistically, Everton look set for a 7th to 9th-place finish. Leadership will view this campaign as a necessary transition phase under Scott Phelan. However, to push into the top half, Everton must turn Goodison Park into a fortress and find consistent goalscoring rhythm early in the season.
Liverpool by Malaika Khan
2025/26 Season Recap
Liverpool Women endured a difficult 2025/26 campaign by their usual standards, finishing 11th in the Women’s Super League with 17 points from 22 matches. Their record of four wins, five draws and 13 defeats left them just above the relegation places, with Leicester City finishing bottom.
For much of the season, the Reds were involved in a battle to avoid relegation, making it a campaign that fell well below the expectations normally associated with Liverpool. Injuries also disrupted Gareth Taylor’s first season in charge, while the passing of former head coach Matt Beard had its effects.
However, there was one major positive: the FA Cup. Liverpool produced an impressive run to the semi-finals, defeating Charlton Athletic 1-0 after extra time in the quarter-final before facing Brighton & Hove Albion at St Helens Stadium. The semi-final was a heartbreaking one. Liverpool raced into a 2-0 lead, but Brighton fought back before Nadine Noordam scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to send the Seagulls through to Wembley with a 3-2 victory.
Ultimately, 11th place was disappointing, but the FA Cup run and the improvements shown during parts of the second half of the season provide reasons for optimism heading into this season.
Summer Transfer Business
Liverpool have been one of the busier WSL clubs this summer, bringing in a mixture of experienced players, promising youngsters and exciting international talent. Vivien Endemann arrived from VfL Wolfsburg, giving Liverpool a new attacking option and a potential focal point in the number nine position. The Germany international has already made an encouraging start, scoring on her debut in a 5-0 pre-season victory over Sheffield United.
Defensively, Slovenia international Sara Agrez has joined from Cologne, while England U23 full-back Mari Ward arrived from Bristol City. Goalkeeper Khiara Keating also signed following the expiry of her Manchester City contract, reuniting with Gareth Taylor. Liverpool have also added Japanese midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord, the 2025/26 Eredivisie Player of the Year, and Spanish midfielder Natalia Ramos from Tenerife.
There have also been important developments within the existing squad, with Lucy Parry extending her contract and academy product Neve McDonald signing her first professional deal.
There have also been several notable departures this summer. Club legends Gemma Bonner and Gemma Evans both left Liverpool, while Leanne Kiernan completed a permanent move to Newcastle United. Hannah Silcock joined Everton, Sofie Lundgaard moved to Eintracht Frankfurt, and Denise O’Sullivan joined Gotham FC on loan with an obligation to buy.
Overall, it has been a strong summer of recruitment for Liverpool.
Transfer rating: 8/10
Key Player
If Liverpool are going to improve significantly this season, Ceri Holland could once again be at the centre of everything they do. The Wales international enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 campaign, winning both the Standard Chartered Player of the Season award and the Players’ Player of the Year award.
Holland finished last season with four goals and eight assists in 27 appearances, demonstrating her importance as both a goalscoring threat and one of Liverpool’s main creative outlets. Her consistency was impressive during a difficult campaign, and she was regularly one of the players driving the team forward.
Her influence also grew under Gareth Taylor, with Holland being used in more advanced positions. She has the physicality to compete with defenders, the energy to press and the quality to create chances for teammates. At 27, Holland is entering an important stage of her career.
She has become one of Liverpool’s most reliable performers and is now joint-second on the club’s all-time appearances list in the WSL era. Liverpool will need her leadership, creativity and consistency if they are going to turn last season’s disappointment into a successful campaign.
One to Watch
The arrival of Vivien Endemann could be one of the most exciting developments for Liverpool this season. The 25-year-old forward joined from German giants VfL Wolfsburg after three seasons with the club and arrives with significant experience at both domestic and European level.
Endemann has already earned 17 senior caps for Germany and won an Olympic bronze medal at Paris 2024. During her time with Wolfsburg, she scored more than 30 goals, with several of those coming in the Women’s Champions League. She was also part of the Wolfsburg side that won the German Cup in 2023/24.
Liverpool have needed greater attacking consistency, and Endemann could provide exactly that. Her pace, direct running and ability to threaten defenders give Gareth Taylor another dimension in the final third. Her first appearance in Liverpool colours offered an early glimpse of what she could bring. Endemann scored on her debut against Sheffield United, finding the net during a 5-0 pre-season victory.
The pressure will naturally be there when joining a club as big as Liverpool, but Endemann has the experience to handle it. If she can quickly adapt to the WSL, she could become one of the league’s standout new arrivals and a crucial player for Liverpool.
Prediction
The expectations should be considerably higher for Liverpool this season. After finishing 11th last season, the immediate aim has to be to move away from the relegation conversation and establish themselves much closer to the top end of the WSL.
A challenge for European qualification would be ambitious, particularly with the increased competition in the league, but Liverpool have reasons to believe they can make a significant improvement. Gareth Taylor has now had a full season to understand the squad and implement his ideas, while the club’s summer recruitment has added quality across several areas.
The midfield looks particularly strong, with Ceri Holland, Fuka Nagano and the new additions providing plenty of technical ability and energy. The big question could be whether the defence can step up.
The League Cup & FA Cup should also be competitions where Liverpool can set their sights high, with reaching the final a realistic ambition if they can avoid the injury problems that affected last season.
I don’t expect Liverpool to break into the top three immediately, but a top-five finish would represent significant progress.
London City Lionesses by David Howes
2025/26 Season Recap
Last season, London City Lionesses had a solid debut season in the Women’s Super League, where they finished sixth in the table with a tally of 27 points, which is the best points record for any newly promoted side.
There were many highs for London City, from Kosovare Asllani scoring the club’s first-ever WSL goal for the club at the Emirates Stadium on opening day, despite that game ending in a 4-1 defeat.
There were a few lows, however, with Asllani unfortunately suffering a complex multi
ligament injury, which the Swedish international suffered vs West Ham, and Danish midfielder Malou Marcetto, who suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) and an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in that final-day win vs Villa.
The club also controversially sacked Jocelyn Prêcheur in December, the manager who got London City promoted in 2025 and had been at the club for two seasons, before bringing in Maestre the following month in January.
However, Maestre’s style of play, where he likes his side to have a lot of the ball, is proactive and press-high when out of possession, has suited City’s squad well, and it will be even more suited with the additions they have managed to bring in over the summer.
Summer Transfer Business
London City have arguably had the most eye-catching summer transfer window in the WSL. With big arrivals including creative midfielder Alexia Putellas and defender Mapi León joining from FC Barcelona, England Lionesses National team legend and goalkeeper Mary Earps joining from Paris Saint-Germain following the expiry of her contract, and forward Kadidiatou Diani, who joined from OL Lyonnes for a fee of €800,000.
The club has also added to their squad with the additions of Rosa Kafaji from league rivals Arsenal, forward Nicole Anyomi from Eintracht Frankfurt, defender Janni Thomsen from Utah Royals, and most recently the arrival of Daniel Arques from Sporting CP.
There have also beenseveralf departures to free up the arrivals, with Katie Zelem leaving for West Ham United, this time permanently, and Julia Roddar and Wassa Sangare. Paula Partido has joined newly promoted Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan, and Sanni Franssi, who has joined WSL2 side Sunderland on loan for the season.
Plus shot-stopper Emily Orman, who joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan in tier two. In terms of where London City could strengthen, forward and midfield areas look particularly strong; however, the full-back areas, which are occupied by Poppy Pattinson and Jana Fernández, could do with some more depth, in case one of those two did pick up an injury.
Key Player
Many players could have been handpicked to be a key player for the 2026/27 season, but it would be silly not to highlight Alexia Putellas as that name.
The two-time Ballon d’Or winner shocked the footballing world when she left arguably one of the biggest clubs on the planet, Barcelona, to join London City; however, the move is certainly a massive positive for fans of the WSL, who want to see the league continue to grow season on season.
One to Watch
21-year-old winger Freya Godfrey is the one to watch for the 2026/27 season, as the former Arsenal academy product scored six times in 18 matches in her debut season in the WSL last year, whilst also picking up four assists, to total several ten goal contributions in all competitions.
Godfrey joined City permanently last summer, following a successful loan from the Gunners in London City’s WSL2 title-winning campaign. Originally, Freya started as a forward, and can still play in that area if needed, but last season, the Essex-born native has found the most success in her career on the right flank, using her strong right foot and quick movement to create chances and score goals.
Freya was also called up to the England Lionesses national team multiple times last season, with her main selection from Sarina Wiegman coming in November last year. Godfrey was also called up back in March and was potentially in line to achieve her first cap; however, she had to withdraw from the squad due to a shoulder injury.
Manchester City by Alisha
2025/26 Season Recap
Manchester City do not have to look too far back for their biggest source of motivation. The 2025/26 campaign was the season everything finally came together.
After years of coming close, City were crowned Barclays Women’s Super League champions with a game to spare, collecting 55 points from their 22 matches. That equalled their best-ever points tally in the competition and saw them finish four points clear of Arsenal, with Chelsea a further two points behind. They also finished the league campaign with the division’s best attacking record, scoring 62 goals and maintaining a remarkable 100 per cent home record.
But the league title was only half the story.
City followed it up by completing their first-ever WSL and FA Cup Double, beating Brighton 4-0 at Wembley. Bunny Shaw opened the scoring before Alex Greenwood, Aoba Fujino and Vivianne Miedema completed a memorable afternoon in front of 43,917 supporters.
There were plenty of defining moments along the way. The 5-1 victory over Chelsea at the Etihad was a statement, while the two 3-0 Manchester derby victories showed City’s ability to dominate their biggest rivals. But perhaps the moment that best summed up their season came in the FA Cup semi-final.
Two goals down against Chelsea with less than five minutes of normal time remaining, City somehow found a way back. Mary Fowler pulled one back, Shaw levelled, and the Jamaican then completed the comeback in extra time.
That “never give in” attitude became a theme throughout the campaign.
The low point was undoubtedly the disruption caused by injuries and the periods when City struggled for rhythm. The Champions League quarter-final defeat to Chelsea, which ended in a 3-2 aggregate loss, was another reminder that domestic success did not automatically translate into European progress.
Still, when the season demanded a response, City usually found one. The result was history: a Double, 55 points and a team that finally looked capable of turning potential into trophies.
Summer Transfer Business
There has been plenty of movement at Manchester City this summer, and perhaps the biggest challenge for Andrée Jeglertz has been changing the squad without disrupting what made it successful.
The biggest incoming is undoubtedly Beth Mead. The England international arrives from Arsenal on a deal until 2029 after a trophy-filled spell in north London, bringing experience, creativity and versatility to an already dangerous attack. Mead is also the WSL’s all-time leading assist provider, so City are not simply signing another forward; they are adding someone capable of creating opportunities as well as finishing them.
Niamh Charles has also arrived from Chelsea on a three-year contract. The 27-year-old defender brings another layer of experience, having won 13 major honours during her six years at Chelsea, including five WSL titles. Her versatility at left-back and further forward could prove particularly useful across a long campaign.
The departures, however, are significant.
Kerolin is perhaps the biggest attacking loss, while goalkeeper Khiara Keating has moved to Liverpool. Laura Coombs has retired after seven seasons and 158 appearances, while Leila Ouahabi and Katie Startup have also left the club.
City are also using the loan system to develop their younger players. Naomi Layzell has moved to Everton, while Lily Murphy has joined Aston Villa for the season. Codie Thomas has also gone out on loan to continue gaining senior experience.
There is a clear strategy behind the business. City have added proven winners while allowing younger players to play regularly elsewhere.
The area that could still be questioned is whether the squad has enough depth in every position to cope with four competitions, particularly with Champions League football returning.
Overall, though, it feels like a sensible window.
Transfer business: 8/10.
Key Player
If there is one player who can make City tick, it is Yui Hasegawa.
The Japanese midfielder does not necessarily dominate headlines in the same way as Bunny Shaw, but her influence on the way City play is enormous.
Hasegawa is the type of player who can make a difficult game look simple. She receives the ball under pressure, finds passing angles that others might not see, and has the technical ability to move City from defence into attack in a matter of seconds.
Her importance was reflected by City’s decision to extend her contract until 2029. She is rapidly approaching 100 appearances for the club and has missed just four matches across her first three full campaigns in Manchester.
One to Watch
There is something particularly exciting about watching a young player move from being a promising squad option to someone who genuinely believes they belong at the highest level.
Laura Blindkilde Brown could be City’s next example of exactly that.
The midfielder has gradually been given more opportunities around the first team and has shown enough technical ability and confidence to suggest that she can become a significant player for City.
The challenge this season is no longer simply making an appearance. It is about making an impact.
With City competing across the WSL, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League, Jeglertz will need his squad. That should create opportunities for younger players, particularly during congested periods of the season.
Blindkilde Brown has the ability to take advantage of those moments.
Prediction
The expectation has changed at Manchester City. For years, the question was whether they could finally catch Chelsea, Arsenal and the other sides competing at the top of the WSL.
Now they are the team everyone is chasing. That brings a completely different kind of pressure.
City will want to defend their WSL title, make another serious run at the FA Cup and challenge for the League Cup. The return to Champions League football also adds another layer to the season, with European progress likely to be a major ambition.
A quarter-final appearance would feel like a significant target. City have already shown that they can compete domestically, but European football will provide a different test and expose any weaknesses in squad depth.
The good news for Jeglertz is that the core of the Double-winning side remains intact. Can City replace everything Kerolin brought? Can the squad cope with the additional European fixtures? Will the younger players step up when required? And can City maintain the consistency that took them to 55 points last season?
Those are the challenge, butt it would be difficult to look at last season and expect anything other than another title challenge.
Prediction: 1st in the WSL. Defending the Double will be extremely difficult, particularly with Arsenal and Chelsea likely to push them all the way. But City have already shown they can find a way to win.
The squad has changed. The ambition has not. And after finally getting their hands on the Double, Manchester City will not be satisfied with simply defending it. They will want more.
Manchester United by LJ Cookson
2025/26 Season Recap
Manchester United Women head into the 2026/27 campaign facing one of the biggest periods of change in the club’s recent history. After finishing fourth in the Women’s Super League last season and being beaten in the League Cup Final to Chelsea, United will begin the new campaign with a new head coach, a reshaped squad and a clear focus on developing younger players.
The biggest change is in the dugout. Eva Olid has replaced Marc Skinner, signing a contract until 2028 after guiding Hearts to their first Scottish Women’s Premier League title. Olid has built a reputation in Scotland for developing the younger players and playing exciting attacking football, making her appointment an interesting one for all United & WSL fans.
The Champions League provided another major highlight for MarSkinner’srs Reds. United reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time, a significant achievement for a club that only came back into the women’s game in 2018.
Although their European adventure eventually ended against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, reaching the last eight represented another important step forward and shows their fans that they belong in the competition.
Summer Transfer Business
United’s recruitment approach has changed this summer. Rather than competing financially with the biggest spenders in the WSL, the club is looking to develop younger and homegrown talent. A sign of financial trouble from INEOS ,who have already cut back financially on the Men’s team.
A lack of funds from Sir Jim & Co really doesn’t push Manchester United in the direction they were previously heading.
There have been few additions to the squad (as of writing this): Defensive Midfielder Rebeca Bernal becomes the first Mexican player to play in the WSL, Swedish Winger Monica Jusu Bah has joined from BK Häcken, Defender Andrea Medina has arrived from Atletico Madrid to solidify the defence, while Back up Goalkeeper Janina Leitzig has joined The Red Devils from Leicester City.
Several experienced players have departed, leaving Manchester United exposed in many areas.
The departure of Melvine Malard to Chelsea is particularly significant, leaving United for a club-record fee. They will need to add another attacking player or have someone ready to step up and contribute to the goals, the latter being quite optimistic considering United’s forward options.
Manchester United have also seen several other notable departures ahead of the new campaign. Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund have both joined Birmingham City, while Gabby George has moved to Brighton & Hove Albion and Sienna Wareing has made the switch to West Ham United.
Leah Galton and Hannah Blundell have both departed following the expiry of their contracts, while goalkeeper Kayla Rendell has joined Newcastle United on loan as United continue to reshape their squad ahead of the new season.
Key Player
Maya Le Tissier is going to be hugely important to Manchester United this season. At this point, she isn’t just one of the first names on the team sheet; she’s one of the team’s central players. At 22, she was named captain, despite there being more senior players in the squad, which shows that Marc Skinner saw huge potential in her.
Le Tissier was given the captaincy back in August 2024, succeeding long-standing captain Katie Zelem. Since then, she has increasingly looked like a natural leader rather than simply someone wearing the armband.
That leadership is particularly important at a time when United have experienced major changes. With experienced players leaving and a new head coach in Eva Olid arriving this summer, Le Tissier is one of the familiar faces the team can build around.
One to Watch
One standout star last year was Layla Drury, at 16 she became Manchester United’s Youngest ever player and goal scorer when she netted on her Debut in January against Burnley.
Despite being born in Wrexham & representing Wales in youth set-ups, Layla has recently switched National alliances from Wales to England after being head hunted by the English FA.
I fully expect a new squad number for Layla Drury and to lead the line during the earlier rounds of the FA & Subway League Cup. At any other top club, she might have expected a loan move to a lower league WSL team, but with numbers limited it looks like she maybe a starter under Eva Olid.
She’s going to arguably be one of the most exciting developments of the summer and the season because she represents exactly the kind of young talent United want to develop and why Eva Olid was brought in. To solidify that youth into pure raw talent
Prediction
One major disappointment for the season, is United’s absence from European competition.
After a poor finish to the season, finishing fourth means United missed out on Champions League qualification. While reaching the quarter-finals of the competition last season gave United fans hope and optimism going forward, missing out does give Eva Olid more time to work with her squad and potentially manage player development more effectively.
United will instead compete in the revamped Subway Women’s League Cup, which provides additional competitive fixtures and opportunities for younger players & a chance for Eva Olid to get some fans back on board.
The immediate priority should be closing the gap on the WSL’s leading clubs. Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City who all finished above United have all strengthened this summer while London City Lionesses have stunned the whole WSL fan base with their signings making a massive statement.
Most importantly, United need to establish a clear identity under Olid, something Marc Skinner never really did during his Five years at the club. If the younger players develop, potential new signings settle quickly and the senior players maintain their standards, United could become a very different team by the end of the 26/27 campaign.
Tottenham Hotspur by Paul Wheeler
2025/26 Season Recap
On the face of it, last season under Martin Ho was already a huge success. 5th in the WSL (equalling their best-ever finish) and the highest-ever points total of 36 points had to be considered a success.
Last season was about so much more than mere numbers. The emergence of Toku Koga at the back, young and confident. The joyous silky feet of Olivia Holdt tormenting opposition defences. Cathinka Tandberg simply…well, being Cathinka Tandberg.
The high points were high, and if there were any low points, it was the feeling that maybe with a little more experience this team could have been better still.
The strong Scandinavian spine of the team means that Spurs have a pragmatism about them, but they also have a flair and confidence that means that they are genuinely a team to get excited about watching, and the transfer business this summer has only added to that as the arrivals in the N17 postcode have been a clear signal of a club not resting on its laurels.
Summer Transfer Business
Firstly let’s deal with the outgoings. The most obvious by far is talismanic captain Beth England finally saying farewell, but most of the rest of the players leaving perhaps are now below the level and template for players Spurs consider necessary.
Luana Buhler, Kit Graham, Martha Thomas, Josefine Rybrink, Charli Grant…these are good players, but not necessarily players for a WSL side looking to take the next step up into the top four.
The incomings to Spurs show the ambition and the template…players who can carry a team forward. At the back, Caitlin Dykstra is a solid, uncompromising rock of a centre-back, while Alice Sombath is a raw talent for who the sky is the limit.
Selma Panengstuen is a depth goalie to pressure Lize Kop for the starting job as a younger alternative, but in midfield Victoria Pelova is an addition to an engine room that already has serious horsepower in Olga Ahtinen, Eveliina Summanen and the mercurial force of nature that is Signe Gaupset.
The post-Beth England era up front is assured already, though. Kirsty Hanson is a superb signing from Aston Villa…her numbers are impressive but the utter horror of Villa fans at losing her should tell you a whole lot more.
With Shekiera Martinez and Cathinka Tandberg as spearheads and any three from Holdt, Hanson, Gaupset, Julie Blakstad and the two Matildas, Vinberg and Nilden behind them the Lilywhites have real teeth going forward even before you consider squad players like Jessica Naz returning from injury.
Key Player
The key player could be any one of these names but Olivia Holdt is the obvious one to pick. The Danish winger scored eight WSL goals last season and set up three more (level with Blakstad and Vinberg). If she can maintain that form in an upgraded attack then Spurs could really worry the established top three this season.
One to Watch
The obvious one to watch is Kirsty Hanson, who Spurs will be hoping repeats her talismanic form from last season. But because she’s almost too obvious, let’s go with Cathinka Tandberg who this year will be the full time number nine, most likely.
She’s confident, has a personality and drive you can’t help but love and plays with an edge on the pitch, too. A player Spurs fans will love, opposition fans might hate but the whole league will notice. This will be Tinka’s coming out party.
Prediction
Spurs want to aim for top three this season. That is the ambition and with clubs like Manchester United stuck in the mire it’s a realistic one. They will want to step beyond mid-table and the investment this summer has shown that this is the year the white-and-blue half of North London wants to match and even overtake the red and white.
A challenge for Europe is a highly realistic possibility under Martin Ho’s inspired coaching, and any season that doesn’t match their fifth place finish from last season will probably be considered a failure.
West Ham United by Allie Heppel
2025/26 Season Recap
Last season for the Hammers was a true rollercoaster of emotions.
The first half of the season was a very poor start with seven losses on the bounce conceding 18 goals and only scoring 4. This put them in a very precarious position and were all but nailed on to be relegated.
However a change in management saw Rehane Skinner depart and Rita Guarino take the reins.This was the spark the Hammers needed as they managed to get 4 out their eventual five wins after January.
The January transfer window also was a massive turning point for the East London side as this brought in Katie Zelem and Estelle Cascarino who proved pivotal in the midfield and defence respectively.
This experience plus the passionate new manager raised West Ham to the heady heights of 10th come May.The lowest moment of the season would be the first run of games which was a very painful watch for the London faithful and yet another regulation battle does nothing for the stress levels.
The highlight most fans would agree with was the outrageous comeback from 2-0 against Brighton to score three goals in eight minutes to win the game.
Summer Transfer Business
Star striker Shekiera Martinez announced the day the window opened that she had made the move to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, a transfer no one saw coming. However that bitter blow was made much sweeter with the announcement that Katie Zelem had signed a three year permanent deal after a successful six month loan.
The signings kept coming with a brand new goalkeeper in French international Picard, defender and World Cup winner Codina and Swiss defender Nadine Riesen. Both brought in as replacements for Hansen and Zardosky who were injured and transferred respectively.
Shockingly for West Ham fans, there was not the mass exodus that normally happens at the end of a season. Fan favourite Hanshaw said her goodbyes and another surprise goodbye for the number 1 goalkeeper Kinga but for the most part the squad stayed intact.
The only way was up with the signing of Ebony Salmon and the return of Cascarino.
Midfield engine Oona Siren recommitted her future to West Ham for the next two years. However the biggest surprise was the move of Kelly Gavin from Everton. Firstly because there had been no murmurs, but more importantly broke West Ham’s rule of never signing players over 5ft 6.
Overall a solid 8/10 for the moves.
Key Player
A huge sigh of relief was heard around the world when Oona Siren announced her contract renewal. Having been the absolute machine in the midfield and played in every game last season. She won over West Ham fans with her tough tackling, fast pace and the lob goal that saw West Ham see out an impressive draw against LCL.
Siren also became the player fans wanted Gorry to be until her injury. As a defensive midfielder she threw her body on the line many times stopping an inevitable onslaught.
On the flip side Siren was also one of the first up in the attacking half creating chances for her team mates. Fans are clambering to see if Siren and Zelem can reignite their partnership from the last half of last season.
One to Watch
West Ham have made some very impressive signings in this summer’s window. A feat that is normally saved January in the hopes of saving them from the drop.
However it appears the East London side have put their money where their mouth is early.
It would be easy to pick one of the big names they have signed such as Coidinaor Gago who have such a WSL pedigree.
Instead this author would like to highlight a young player who came across from Manchester United. Sienna Wareing set the youth league on fire and was a hot young talent that had been tipped to break into the Manchester side.
However she could not catch Marc Skinner’s attention and went on loan to Liverpool Feds.
Her time between the two clubs saw her become Manchester United’s young player of the year and several player of the match trophies under her belt.
Prediction
West Ham will have a season away from the relegation scrap which for them will be a massive success. West Ham with the signings they have made will be aiming for mid table as a bare minimum.
Anywhere between 6-8 will be the cherry on top of the cake.
