Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City, and Manchester United in the hunt - WSL set for title showdown

An enthralling four-team title race looks set to go down to the wire and it could throw up a thrilling outcome.

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With eight rounds of games remaining, title holders Chelsea currently sit top of the WSL table.

They hold that position after a crucial victory against second-place Manchester United in the last set of matches.

And only five points separate the top four sides as those two sides, Manchester City and Arsenal all remain contenders.

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So who will take home the trophy? talkSPORT.com takes a look.

Arsenal

After a strong start to the season, fourth-placed Arsenal lost two key strikers as EURO 2022 Golden Boot winner Beth Mead and all-time leading WSL scorer Vivianne Miedema both suffered ACL injuries.

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Yet after a brief dip in form, the Gunners have since revitalized their title hopes.

A stunning 3-1 comeback victory against Chelsea in the Continental Tyres League Cup has given Arsenal a taste for silverware as they balance WSL games alongside their Champions League campaign.

With a game in hand over Manchester United and Manchester City, Jonas Eidevall's side will fancy their chances as they face each of the top three again before the end of the season.

Meanwhile, you can hear their north London derby with Tottenham on talkSPORT 2 this Saturday at 3pm.

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Manchester City

Man City are in third spot but only behind neighbours Manchester United on goal difference, despite boasting Jamaican forward Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, the WSL's highest scorer this season with 15 goals so far.

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Their line-up of attacking talent extends to England's Lauren Hemp and Chloe Kelly, who was catapulted to fame after scoring the winning goal in the EURO 2022 final.

Gareth Taylor's side suffered a shock defeat in the FA Cup to Aston Villa last weekend, but they have not lost a game in the WSL since the first two games of the season.

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Manchester United

The Red Devils maintained an impressive unbeaten run of 13 matches this season before a recent 1-0 loss to Chelsea which cost them their spot at the top of the table.

Despite only being founded in 2018, the Manchester United women's side are not only challenging for the WSL title, but have also reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time.

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Marc Skinner's defensive unit have looked particularly strong, headed up by Mary Earps, recently crowned The Best FIFA Goalkeeper.

Star of EURO 2022 Alessia Russo has had a brilliant season up front, supported by England teammates Ella Toone and Nikita Parris.

Their recent defeat was a setback, but not enough to dash hopes they could still secure their first WSL title if Chelsea slip up.

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Chelsea

After a shock defeat to Liverpool in their first game of the season, the holders Chelsea have not looked back and remain the team to beat, sitting top of the table with a game in hand over both Manchester teams.

Emma Hayes' side have looked unstoppable with WSL Player of the Year Sam Kerr, and Young Player of the Year Lauren James mesmerising defences.,

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Chelsea have become a dominant force in women's football in recent years, lifting the WSL trophy six times out of 12 since the competition began in 2011.

They are also still in contention for a third consecutive FA Cup winning and vying for a first Champions League victory which would make them only the second English champions of the competition after Arsenal became the first in 2007.