Women’s League Cup final: Who needs the silverware more as Manchester United take on Chelsea?

Ashton Gate in Bristol hosts the 2026 Women’s League Cup final on Sunday, with Manchester United taking on holders Chelsea. Chelsea landed this trophy last season as part of a historic domestic treble — 12 months later, it’s a chance for them to add some early silverware in a season where they have fallen off the pace in the title race. United, in contrast, have never won the League Cup, and have frequently suffered at the hands of the west London side in recent seasons. The Athletic’s Cerys Jon