Greenwood: We’ve come a long way since last Chelsea meeting | OneFootball

Alex Greenwood feels City have grown hugely since our last Chelsea clash ahead of the two teams meeting in the League Cup semi-finals.

We welcome the Londoners to the Joie Stadium on Wednesday 21 January for a 19:00 (UK) kick-off, with a place in the League Cup final against Arsenal or Manchester United up for grabs.

City come into the tie on the back of a 16-match unbeaten run stretching back to the opening day of the WSL season, though that last defeat came at the hands of Sonia Bompastor’s side.

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But Greenwood feels we go into our League Cup semi as a different team to the one who were beaten at Stamford Bridge, after four months of development under Andrée Jeglertz.

Speaking ahead of the game, our captain said: “I do believe this team’s come a long way since then [the opening day].

“Winning football matches creates confidence and builds momentum, and I think tactically and technically we’ve learned more about Andrée’s style of play and what he expects from us.

“We’ve worked together more as a team on the grass, and you’ve seen that flourish a lot more in those recent games.

“So, I think from our perspective, it’s just how I always like to look at it, is we’ve improved massively since that game.”

Greenwood, however, is under no illusions around the challenge we’ll face at the Joie Stadium.

A repeat of the 2025 final, Chelsea come into the tie as the League Cup holders having won a domestic treble last season and earned their spot in the semis with a 9-1 win over Liverpool.

City go into the tie brimming with confidence but know we’ll need to be at our best.

“It’s always a challenge playing against them,” Greenwood added.

“I think at this stage of the competition you always expect to play a team like Chelsea.

“Sometimes you never know what you’re going to get from Chelsea as individually they’re top players. We’re expecting a tough game.

“But we’re playing really well right now, and we go in [to the game feeling] really confident.”

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City welcome Chelsea to the Joie Stadium on Wednesday 21 January with a spot in the League Cup final up for grabs.

Kick-off is set for 19:00 (UK) in a clash between the WSL’s top two teams, which is also a repeat of the 2025 final.

The reward for victory is a spot in March’s final against either Arsenal or Manchester United, with tickets on sale now!

Adults can attend the game for just £15, while Under-16 tickets are available from just £6.

It’s a huge game under the lights at the Joie Stadium as we look to book our place in the League Cup final!

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