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.

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

Chelsea completed the first step in their quest for an historic quadruple by winning the Women's League Cup with a 2-1 victory over Manchester City. Mayra Ramirez's early opener and Yui Hasegawa's own goal at Pride Park gave Sonia Bompastor her first trophy in charge of Chelsea,