Maya: We can beat anyone

The west Londoners top the table again at this early stage of the campaign and have a 100 per cent record going into tonight's encounter (Friday).

The Blues have also won 10 of the 11 WSL meetings with United but our own positive start has instilled confidence that we can take three points at our Progress With Unity Stadium home.

Writing exclusively for the matchday programme, Maya said: "To play under the lights in Leigh always feels special, and it certainly will this evening with Chelsea here. We always know Chelsea will bring a challenge but we also know we are up for that fight.

"I’m really pleased with how we’ve started the season. We are showing our strengths out on the pitch and our togetherness off it. The games are coming thick and fast now but it is what we have been working towards and now we are ready.

"We come into this game off the back of a 2-0 win away to Liverpool. We had mixed feelings after the game because we were happy with the three points and the clean sheet but we felt we could have performed better in the second half. What is important in those moments is that we still pushed through to victory but we all took the time to evaluate where we can improve going forwards.

"Chelsea have, once again, started the season strongly. As the current champions, they are one of the toughest sides we are going to face this season.

"But we believe we can beat anyone, and as long as we stick to our game-plan and use all our training, I know we will give them a good match. Our home stadium is special and that is because you fans make it so. We hope to hear you loudly all night.

"Your passion and commitment always gives us that extra edge we need and we will need that once again. I look forward to hearing you all!"

Printed copies of the official programme, which includes an interview with Phallon Tullis-Joyce, are available in Leigh, priced at £3.