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A two-horse race for the title - how to watch WSL final day

Aston Villa v Man City, Women's Super League, Saturday 18 May 14:40 BSTImage source, Getty Images
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Build-up to Aston Villa v Man City starts on BBC Two and iPlayer from 14:40 BST, with kick-off at 15:00

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For the fifth successive year, the Women's Super League title race is going down to the final day.

Chelsea and Manchester City are separated only by goal difference and both face away games as they bid to lift the trophy.

Emma Hayes' Chelsea face Manchester United in her final game in charge of the club, while Manchester City travel to Aston Villa in a match you can watch live on BBC Two, iPlayer and the BBC Sport Website.

BBC Radio 5 Live will have commentary of the game at Old Trafford with regular updates from Villa Park.

You can watch highlights from all the final day drama on the Women's Football Show at 23:35 BST on BBC One.

Below is a summary of how you can watch all of Saturday's games, with all six fixtures kicking off at 15:00 BST.

Aston Villa v Manchester City - BBC Two, iPlayer & BBC Sport website

Manchester City travel to Villa Park on Saturday knowing they need to score plenty of goals to have a chance of pipping Chelsea to the title.

Gareth Taylor's side are level on points at the top of the table but trail on goal difference by two goals.

They may even need to rely on a favour from cross-city rivals United if they are to claim a first Women's Super League crown since 2016.

Carla Ward and Aston Villa will part ways after Saturday afternoon's game, with the manager leaving the club at the end of the current campaign.

One last rousing occasion at Villa Park in front of their home fans will surely provide a tough test for City's title credentials.

Manchester United v Chelsea - Sky

FA Cup winners Manchester United welcome title-chasing Chelsea to Old Trafford on Saturday knowing they have the power to deny Emma Hayes a fairytale farewell to English football.

Having lost out on the title to the Blues on the final day of last season, Marc Skinner's side have the chance to wreak the ultimate revenge a year on.

Chelsea arrive in Manchester in pole position to seal a fifth consecutive WSL crown, sitting level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table, but with a two-goal lead on goal difference.

Chelsea have claimed the title on the final day in the past two seasons, so a shootout for the top prize will not faze the reigning champions.

The 2023-24 WSL table heading into the final day of the season
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Chelsea's 1-0 win over Tottenham on Wednesday saw them return to the top of the WSL table

Arsenal v Brighton - FA Player

Arsenal welcome Brighton to Meadow Park this weekend for what promises to be an emotional occasion for the squad and fans.

Having secured a Champions League spot some weeks ago, Arsenal head into the game with nothing at stake. However, with several summer player departures already confirmed, most notably all-time WSL top goalscorer Vivianne Miedema, Saturday afternoon will be one of goodbyes for the Gunners.

After enduring a difficult campaign Brighton will be looking to seal a third win under interim boss Mikey Harris since he took charge in February.

Leicester City v Liverpool - FA Player

Liverpool head to King Power Stadium on Saturday in the driving seat to clinch fourth spot ahead of Manchester United.

Matt Beard's side only need to better United's result to break into the top four.

Winless in eight league games, hosts Leicester will be aiming to end a difficult campaign on and off the pitch on a high.

Bristol City v Everton - FA Player

Relegated Bristol welcome Everton to Ashton Gate for one final time in the WSL for another season at least.

The Robins are winless in the league all season and an injury depleted Toffees represent a great chance to claim a first win of a tough season in the top tier.

Tottenham v West Ham - FA Player

Beaten FA Cup finalists Tottenham will be looking to end their first season under Robert Vilahamn on a high after losing their last two in all competitions.

Spurs have already secured a sixth-placed finish in an impressive debut campaign under the Swede.

West Ham have struggled for consistency this campaign, particularly away from home. Rehanne Skinner will be hoping for one last good performance from her side before the season finishes.