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3 greatest WSL managers: October 2024

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One other busy month of WSL motion has come to a detailed and it’s been an thrilling begin to the 2024/25 marketing campaign.

The desk is already beginning to take form after a primary full month of video games, and Manchester Metropolis at present cleared the path on the summit. They’ve, nonetheless, performed a recreation greater than their rivals, and each Chelsea and Manchester United are sizzling on their heels.

On the reverse finish of the standings, West Ham, Everton and Aston Villa are nonetheless awaiting their first wins of the season. Every have simply two factors from 5 video games, though the Hammers sit backside on aim distinction.

As consideration shifts to November’s run of fixtures, 90min have ranked the highest three managers from final month…

Sonia Bompastor

Chelsea supervisor Sonia Bompastor / Harry Murphy/GettyImages

Sonia Bompastor has settled into life at Chelsea in spectacular vogue. They’re the one staff within the WSL this season but to drop any factors, and October included a tricky away journey towards Arsenal on the Emirates.

In fact, the supervisor inherited an excellent, title-winning squad left by Emma Hayes, and he or she was in a position to make investments closely over the summer season. However, it’s all coming collectively on the pitch, and Chelsea look simply as unstoppable as they all the time have accomplished.

Gareth Taylor

Manchester Metropolis boss Gareth Taylor / James Gill – Danehouse/GettyImages

This might have been a difficult month for Manchester Metropolis as they fell behind of their video games towards Liverpool and Aston Villa, and would have within the recreation towards West Ham if not for an incorrect offside name. However, testomony to the staff’s resilience, they have been in a position to claw their approach again and win all three of their matches in October.

Taylor’s facet have performed a recreation greater than their rivals, however they sit on the high of the desk and are but to undergo defeat. Given the setbacks towards robust opposition, the Metropolis boss deserves immense credit score for the staff’s capability to answer adversity.

Dario Vidosic

Brighton boss Dario Vidosic / Steve Bardens/GettyImages

It’s Dario Vidosic’s second month of administration within the WSL, and he has already claimed the Supervisor of the Month accolade. He was a robust contender for September’s award following Brighton’s brilliant begin to the season, and the Seagulls have continued to go from energy to energy.

Brighton secured seven factors from a potential 9 final month with two victories and a draw. They beat Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, and managed a 1-1 draw towards Manchester United at house earlier than the worldwide break.

The south coast membership now sit fourth within the league standings, degree on factors with United, who’ve performed a recreation extra. They’re simply three factors off present leaders Manchester Metropolis.

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