Manchester Citys Lauren Hemp: I know on my day I can be unstoppable
The Guardian Lauren Hemp believes Manchester City have transformed since the turn of the year and Sundays visit of Chelsea to the Academy Stadium offers the chance to show the progress made since back-to-back defeats at the start of the season which have seen City fly under the radar in the Womens Super League title race.
Youve seen a different side to Man City, too, the forward says. A more dominating side. Weve beaten Arsenal, which shows that we are capable of [beating the top teams] and its important that we carry that on. It did take a little while for those coming in to get used to everyone, to get used to the style of play, to find different connections and work well together. That has grown over the season. And its a perfect time for it to now be working, coming towards the end of the season where the trophies are up for grabs.
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Six months on from that faltering start, only the WSL leaders and title holders, Chelsea, have had a better run in the league and a win will move City above their longtime rivals for the first time this season.
