Chelsea's WSL season opener against Manchester City kicks off at 7:30 pm BST at Stamford Bridge. New Chelsea signing Ellie Carpenter debuts, while Sam Kerr remains on the bench after a long-term injury. Alyssa Thompson is not included in Chelsea's squad for the match. Manchester City fields new signings Sydney Lohmann and Jade Rose in their starting lineup. Homegrown players Gracie Prior and Lily Murphy also start for City, but Grace Clinton is absent. City's new coach, Andrée Jeglertz, expressed confidence in his team's ability to challenge Chelsea. Jeglertz acknowledged the high expectations placed upon his team. He emphasized the importance of patience and growth throughout the season. The match marks a significant clash between two WSL powerhouses.