It's end-to-end so far, this. Kerolin races up the right-hand side and dribbles past two West Ham players, but her low shot goes wide of the far post.

There's a second corner for West Ham, with this one causing slightly more trouble.

City can't clear it properly and it falls to Verena Hanshaw, but she blasts over the bar.

Chelsea have drawn twice this season in the league - once at the weekend, and once back in December when they were held by Leicester.

Sonia Bompastor's side had to come from behind in that one, with Wieke Kaptein scoring in the 77th minute to earn Chelsea a point.

Could we see a similar display from Leicester tonight?

The Foxes have won just three of their 15 fixtures so far and were defeated 2-0 by title chasers Manchester United at the weekend.

It would require an uncharacteristic performance from Amandine Miquel's side to get the better of the league leaders.

Another West Ham effort soon after. Katrina Gorry collects a loose ball but her shot from range deflects over.

Nothing comes of the resulting corner.

Shekiera Martinez was so impressive for West Ham against Arsenal and she gives Manchester City a warning.

She runs into the City box an sends the ball across the face of goal, but Seraine Piubel can't get to it in time.

Mary Fowler – who's looked bright tonight after not starting against Tottenham – kicks off an intricate corner routine for Manchester City but they can't make anything of it.

The visitors are having a lot of success at the moment. They've set up shop in West Ham's third.

Chelsea had to come from behind against Leicester on Sunday to salvage a 2-2 draw and keep their unbeaten run in tact.

They have played 15 games in the league, won 13 and drawn two.

Dropping points at the weekend means their lead at the top has been cut to five points, although that's still a significant advantage.

Will they continue on their strong run under manager Sonia Bompastor this evening? Or will it finally come to an end?

The West Ham fans are happy with what they're seeing so far. They've made a few dangerous runs into the City area, particularly trying to hit the visitors down the wings.

Now, Kerolin has the first shot of the game.

She's free on the edge of the area, moves inside and fires towards Kinga Szemik, but her shot isn't powerful and is easily stopped.

First chance of the game falls to Manchester City, as Kinga Szemik miscues a clearance.

Laura Wienroither gets to it and passes the ball to Kerolin, but nobody is there in the middle to meet the Brazilian's delivery.

West Ham get the ball rolling in the first game of the evening.

• West Ham United have lost each of their last six WSL games against Manchester City by an aggregate score of 18-2, since a 2-0 away win in October 2021.
• Manchester City have won 11 of their 12 meetings with West Ham United in the Women’s Super League (L1), keeping a clean sheet in eight of their last 10 league matches against the Hammers.
• West Ham United have failed to win any of their last 11 midweek matches (Tues/Wed/Thurs) in the WSL (D3 L8), since beating Reading 2-1 in February 2019.
• West Ham’s Rehanne Skinner has lost seven of her eight WSL meetings with Manchester City, with the sole exception coming when winning 2-1 away with Spurs in September 2021.
• Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor has only won more games in his managerial career against Willie Kirk (11) than West Ham boss Rehanne Skinner (P9 W8 L1).

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Leicester City

Leicester City boss Amandine Miquel speaking to Sky Sports: "The mental aspect is important against these teams. Also making sure we are on one of our best days and fighting for every ball.

"We have to believe. If not we will stay in Leicester and not come today. Every game can be won but you need to perform together and fight for everything."

On how they held Chelsea to a draw in December: "We scored first of all on one of the rare occasions we got. We managed to hold the score pretty long, not long enough. Players gave their everything. That is what made the difference, being a really united team."

On if Leicester are better now than in December: "We have improved in possession. Offensively we have had challenges with injuries. We have more players available now up front so have more choice. Now the players have to fight to be in the starting XI."

Chelsea

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor speaking to Sky Sports about bouncing back from Sunday's draw with Brighton: "Upset and frustrated of course about the result but the the good thing is we have a quick turnaround with the game tonight and hopefully tonight we can do a better performance."

On her attacking line-up: "It's a mix of trusting my players and their quality. We have a lot of attacking players. I want to always attack with this mentality to try to score goals. With all the games coming this month that is an opportunity for some players to rotate and show their quality."

On the draw with Leicester last time out: "They have a really compact block. They scored the first goal and after that closed the game with a good shape defensively. I expect for them to come higher on the pitch and press us but also have a compact block defensively."

On how things change at this stage in the season: "We are used to it. This is the decisive moment of the season. Important and crucial games. With the experience we have we are ready to face that even if the schedule is really crowded."

On Naomi Girma and Keira Walsh's absence: "Both we are being precautious because we have important games coming but not really important, we should have them later."

Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor believes there is more to come from Aoba Fujino after her goal and assist against Tottenham on Sunday.

The Japan international assisted Vivianne Miedema for City's opener at Brisbane Road before scoring the winning goal in the second half.

"She was great [against Spurs], a goal and assist, looked dangerous. She’s playing with really high confidence. I’ve just been impressed with Aoba full-stop.

"At the beginning of the season we saw glimpses of a top-class winger.

"She’s so coachable and she’s worked so hard on her final cross and finish and is doing extra every day. We have to ask her to go in because she would stay out.

"Just really impressed with Aoba and when you think about how young she is. There’s so much more growth to come from her."

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West Ham will be hoping for another quick start tonight after racing to a surprise 2-0 lead inside 12 minutes against Arsenal on Sunday.

The Hammers were eventually beaten 4-3 in the seven-goal thriller.

Chelsea make five changes from their 2-2 draw at Brighton on Sunday.

World record signing Naomi Girma is ruled out by the injury sustained in that draw, while there's no Kiera Walsh either. Lauren James, Sjoeke Nusken and Wieke Kaptein all drop to the bench.

Nathalie Bjorn, Niamh Charles, Oriane Jean-Francois, Maika Hamano and Catarina Macario come in.

Chelsea XI: Hampton, Bronze, Bright, Bjorn, Charles, Jean-Francois, Hamano, Macario, Rytting-Kaneryd, Ramirez, Beever-Jones.

Subs: Spencer, Lawrence, Baltimore, Cuthbert, Nusken, Kaptein, James, Fishel, Brown.

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Leicester bossAmandine Miquel has made four changes from their 2-0 defeat by Manchester United on Sunday.

Defender Courtney Nevin joins forwards Hannah Cain, Shannon O'Brien and Yuka Momiki in the starting XI.

Shana Chossenotte and Sam Tierney drop to the bench, while CJ Bott and Hlin Eiriksdottir are not in the matchday squad.

Leicester XI: Leitzig, Nevin, Howard, Thibaud, Ale, Mace, Cayman, Cain, Goodwin, O'Brien, Momiki.

Subs: Clark, Swaby, Takarada, Tierney, Sherwood, Las, Rose, Chossenotte, Torres.

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Ellen White
Former England striker on Women's Football Weekly

I felt gutted for West Ham if I'm honest. They actually did nothing wrong. They conceded four goals ultimately, but I do really feel for them because they put in a huge performance. I think they will be absolutely gutted to go away with nothing. Even a draw for them would have been pretty impressive. But fair play to Arsenal.

Chelsea are absolutely flying at the top of the WSL. They are the only team in the division to still be unbeaten and are five points ahead of Manchester United.

That advantage was reduced by Chelsea drawing with Brighton at the weekend as United beat Leicester.

Manchester City are in the race for European qualification, but are currently two points outside of the top three.

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West Ham are eight points off bottom place as we enter the final seven fixtures of the season, so they are probably safe.

Leicester, meanwhile, are six points clear. Amandine Miquel will want her side to increase their buffer.

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