Emma Hayes: I worry about getting son to school on time, not Chelsea’s title bid

Emma Hayes says her anxiety is reserved for getting son Harry to school on time rather than trying to deliver a third consecutive Women’s Super League title for Chelsea on the last day of the season.

Leaders Chelsea head into their final game at home to Champions League-chasing Manchester United on Sunday with a one-point advantage over Arsenal.

The Gunners finish their season at West Ham knowing victory over their London rivals may not be enough to stop Chelsea claiming a fifth WSL title.

Asked if she suffers from nerves ahead of big games, Hayes said at her pre-match press conference: “Do you know I get really nervous when Harry won’t get out of the door in time to get to school. That’s when I get anxious.

“I get nervous around my child going too fast on his bike towards the end of the road. Terrified. That’s nerves.

“This is pleasure, joy, release. Being in a dressing room of people who are amazing.

“This season hasn’t been plain sailing, it was always going to go to the last day and we’re ready.”

Hayes is on the brink of winning a 10th major trophy as Chelsea manager and downplayed the pressure at a club used to success.

She said: “I’m from a council estate, trust me 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 to pay their bills. Football is far from pressure. I enjoy the situation, but more importantly I enjoy representing a club I absolutely adore.

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

I'm from a council estate, trust me pressure was putting money on the table to pay the bills as a child. This is not pressure- Chelsea manager Emma Hayes

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