MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - The Women's Super League resumes at a pivotal point in the title race, with Arsenal looking to dispel failings in recent years and supplant Chelsea at the top of the standings following the month-long break.
The Blues have won the league for the past three seasons but sit only three points ahead of their London rivals, who last won the title in 2019, having played a game more as the two prepare to face on Sunday.
They will take solace in Arsenal lacking England winger Beth Mead and club-record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema, with both being long-term absentees through ACL injuries.Liverpool have returned to the top flight after a two-season absence but take on a United side who are searching for a Champions League spot and will want to extend their two-point advantage over Manchester City.
Tottenham will be able to deploy star signing Bethany England for the first time when they take on Aston Villa in the first game of the weekend on Saturday. Leicester City replaced manager Lydia Bedford with former Everton boss Willie Kirk in November, but they remain bottom of the table after losing all of their opening nine games.
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