Chelsea’s quadruple bid in women’s soccer is up and running. A 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Women’s League Cup final on Saturday earned Chelsea its first piece of silverware this season. Chelsea — still unbeaten in all competitions — leads the Women’s Super League by eight points with six games remaining in its title defense,

Quadruple-chasing Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 in the Women's League Cup final to clinch the first trophy of the Sonia Bompastor era.

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor questioned whether the standard of the Women’s League Cup final pitch would have been accepted in the men’s game. Saturday’s final between Chelsea and Manchester City was hosted at Derby County’s Pride Park, with the playing surface bobbly and cut up, and with large portions appearing sandy.

Chelsea Women's head coach Sonia Bompastor criticised Pride Park's pitch quality after her side beat Manchester City 2-1 to win the Women's League Cup, suggesting such standards might not be accepted in the men's game.

Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert says the pitch at Derby County's Pride Park was 'not fit for a final' after her side beat Man City to win the Women's League Cup there.

The playing surface at Derby County’s Pride Park stadium was worn out towards the near touchline and in both goalmouths