Midfielder Sophie Ingle says recent trophy success could give Chelsea an edge in their bid to retain the Women’s Super League (WSL) title.
Chelsea are looking for a third consecutive League and FA Cup double, having won the latter with a 1-0 victory against Manchester United at Wembley.
When asked if their experience of winning trophies will give them an advantage of retaining their WSL crown, Ingle, 31, said: “It could do because we’ve been there and done it.
“But also United are hungry to potentially lift a trophy, so they might have an edge because they want to do everything they can.”
Wales captain Ingle, who came on as a second half substitute at Wembley, added: “As long as we focus on ourselves and stick to what we know what we are good at then there’s no reason why we can’t lift the trophy.
“United started really well in the final on Sunday, they were a very good team, but our experience came through in the second half.
“Being there before and knowing how to win a game, even when you’re not at your best, comes down to the experience of the whole squad and staff knowing what to do in the right moments.
“Three FA Cups in a row is unbelievable for this football club and it just shows where we are as a football team”.
Sam Kerr’s second half goal gave Chelsea the victory in front of a world-record domestic crowd of 77,390 at Wembley Stadium.
With three games left, Chelsea are currently second in the WSL, one point behind United but with a game in hand.
Arsenal, who are third, and fourth placed Manchester City are both five points behind Chelsea.
“It’s been a crazy season and it’s exciting,” Ingle added.