Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz don talk say dem dey aware say dem fit win Women's Super League title next week, but e no dey affect dia preparation. City dey top of table with nine points clear of Chelsea, and dem dey chase first WSL title in 10 years.
If dem beat Brighton on Saturday and Arsenal lose to Leicester City on Wednesday, then Jeglertz side go win league. Arsenal dey third but get two games in hand. City currently get 49 points, and dem need to reach 54 to secure title, unless Gunners lose.
Jeglertz say: “We dey definitely aware of situation, fully aware. The situation dey up to us and we no fit affect anything wey dey happen for other game. For us, we get to win our game on Saturday and that na where we dey. Wetin happen for all other games, we just fit watch and see. We neva put any attention on other teams, e just dey on how we fit beat Brighton this weekend.”
But Jeglertz admit say there dey extra energy for di City players as dem dey close in on memorable end to campaign. Dem also get FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea next month as dem dey chase domestic double. He add: “We don do everything like we normally do and we no dey change anything. Everybody dey fully focused but of course, there dey extra energy for di group when you know you don do almost perfect season. Di confidence dey great because we know how di league fit end, e dey up to us. Dat give us confidence and great energy for di training sessions, of course. Di sun dey shine for Manchester also so dat give us extra energy!”
Brighton dey host City for Broadfield Stadium for Crawley. City arrive as WSL leaders, and dia attack don sharp, results consistent. Brighton dey sixth, but dem don show say dem fit compete against strong opposition, with wins over Arsenal and Liverpool dis spring. Brighton go want make Broadfield Stadium difficult venue, and dia home crowd don back dem well dis season.
City dey carry momentum of side wey know wetin dey at stake. Dem don dey score freely and defend with discipline. Brighton dey try prove say dem belong for conversation with WSL best. City dey do wetin leaders do: win away when pressure dey.
Di most recent meeting between these sides come for September 2025, when Manchester City beat Brighton 2-1 for Joie Stadium. City don win three of last five encounters, Brighton get one win and one draw. Brighton win come for November 2023, when dem win 1-0 for City ground.
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