Above: Viviane Asseyi celebrates against Chelsea Photo: West Ham United
by Emmanuel Faith (3/2/25)
72 matches, 212 goals and a lot of memorable moments; the Barclays Super League looks like its heading to a defined-direction with Chelsea pulling away from the rest.
Of course, there is still the European spots to contend for, relegation to avoid, and pride to play for the mid-table teams. While we haven’t witnessed a 7-point gap in the last five seasons, mathematically, the league is still open and different teams and players can pull of unexpected shock before the end of the season.
Talking of players, a couple have stood out over the last few months, especially the new signings. Olivia Smith has been a star for Liverpool and also been in conversation because of the targeted fouls. Lucy Bronze has been an immense addition but there are players who deserves more celebration.
Vivian Asseyi: Not being a “big four” player reduces your chances of getting spotlighted but four goals and four assists in 12 appearances is a notable contribution for a player of Asseyi’s calibre. Eight goals and assists means the French forward has contributed to 58% of West Ham’s 14 goals this season and deserves more credit for the shift she puts in.
Sandy Baltimore: The left-winger joined Chelsea from PSG and has settled in well. Three goals in ten matches, while putting in a lot of work in a less-preferred left-back position, has made the French international an integral part of Sonia Bompastor’s team.
Baltimore might go under the radar in terms of stats, but her immense contribution and reliance on the Left-wing has been a major factor to the Blues’ unbeaten run. From dazzling dribbling, to pin-point crosses, Baltimore is a delight to watch.
Above: Sandy Baltimore whips in a cross in against Manchester United. Photo: Chelsea FC
Bethany England: The challenge with players like England is that they have created an incredible standard thus we judge them against that standard, however seven goals in 12 games is a feat worth celebrating, especially when you realize she has scored more than 36% of Tottenham goals in the WSL this season.
Perfectly in place for a golden boot run with Manchester City’s Talisman, Khadija Shaw’s and Chelsea’s Guro Reiten, the Tottenham striker will fancy her chances as she continues her scoring run.
Guro Reiten: When you play with a team that is stacked with different stars, it’s easy for you to go under the radar.
Despite the array of talents delivering every weekend, Guro Reiten has been pivotal to Chelsea’s almost immaculate run. Asides from being a reliable penalty taker, she has struck remarkable partnership with Niamh Charles since her return, yielding goals and assists during the process.
Elizabeth Terland: After a spectacular season with Brighton that yielded 13 goals in 21 appearances, the Norwegian made a big move to the red side of Manchester and it looked like she has had a silent season but in reality, she hasn’t.
4 goals, and 4 assists in eight apperances is a great return for a striker still adapating to a team filled with diverse attackers with unique playing style.
Her quick brace against Tottenham this season is a sign of her brilliance, and I would not be surprised if she reaches double figures for goals and assists .
Mary Fowler: Big shoes were left to fill when Manchester City’s talisman, Khadijah Shaw got injured, and a couple of players have stepped up in attempt to fill that gap. One of them is Mary Fowler. Her eight goal contributions in 11 matches might not be enough to put Mancity where they should belong, but it is a sign of great things to come.
Photo: Elizabeth Terland celebrates her brace against Tottenham. Photo: Manchester United
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