Hayes not feeling title race heat

EMMA HAYES says she feels no pressure going into the final day of the Women’s Super League season despite her Chelsea team being on the cusp of a third successive title.

The Blues, who today take on Manchester United at Kingsmeadow, are one point clear of Arsenal at the top and just need to match their rivals’ result at West Ham to retain their crown. Hayes said: ‘I’m from a council estate. Pressure was putting money on the table to pay the bills as a child.

‘This is not pressure. Look at the inflation, the rising costs for people paying the bills.

‘To be in a position where we can continue to win on behalf of Chelsea is something I think I was born for.

‘I enjoy the situation but more importantly I enjoy representing a club I absolutely adore.’