Women’s Super League: Where do clubs stand after season end?

The WSL transfer window opens on 11 JuneChelsea retained their Women’s Super League crown, Bristol City were relegated and Leicester City will be in the top flight for the first time following the conclusion of the 2020-21 season.But where does each club stand? How successful were their campaigns? And what do they need to look at for next season?Here is BBC Sport’s assessment…ChelseaChelsea won a record fourth WSL titlePosition in 2019-20: 1stPosition in 2020-21: 1stSummary: Emma Hayes’ side retained their WSL crown in emphatic style. They have built a squad capable of competing at the highest level in all competitions and want to dominate English football. Everything is in place to do that – Hayes has investment, resources, board support and squad depth. The only question is who will Hayes bring in to strengthen this summer? Manchester United star Lauren James is expected to be among them.Chelsea pledge to return to European finalManchester CityPosition in 2019-20: 2ndPosition in 2020-21: 2ndSummary: Manchester City were beaten to the title despite bringing in some big names in the summer but they kept up the chase until the end. Manager Gareth Taylor, who took over in March 2020, has now had a year under his belt and the improvements his side made in the second half of the season were vast. They will need to invest again this summer to make up ground on Chelsea and to progress further in the Champions League, where they fell at the quarter-final stage this season. They have… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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