As many as four England stars are in GOAL's XI as the English top-flight heads into hibernation over the holiday period
The Women's Super League season has hit its Christmas break, with Chelsea top of the tree for the festive season – closely followed by Arsenal and Manchester United.
Manchester City's recent form means they haven't given up hope of competing in that title race, either, while, at the other end, it's Leicester City who prop up the table at the halfway stage, without a point to their name from nine games.
It's been a thrilling season up to this point, but who have been the stand-out performers?
Here is GOAL's WSL Team of the Season so far…
GettyGK: Mary Earps (Manchester United)
After shining as England won the Euros this past summer, Mary Earps has carried that excellent form into the new season with her club, and is level with Arsenal shot-stopper Manuela Zinsberger on a league-best six clean sheets after nine games.
Only three goalkeepers have made more saves than Earps at this stage, which is an impressive stat given she is behind a strong defence, while only three can better her save percentage rate.
But it's the 29-year-old's consistency that gives her the nod in this XI. She's looked more assured and composed in a United shirt this season than ever.
AdvertisementGettyRB: Ona Batlle (Manchester United)
Is there a better right-back in world football at the moment than Ona Batlle?
The 23-year-old has impressed on both sides of the ball ever since United picked her up from Levante in 2020 and, despite missing a couple of games this season, she's certainly been the league's stand-out player in her position once again.
Only four players can better Batlle's tally of four assists this campaign – and none of them are defenders. On the other hand, she's only been dribbled past once by an opponent and has won two thirds of all her duels.
The goal she scored at Old Trafford in the win over Aston Villa was an absolute rocket, too.
GettyCB: Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United)
After her summer move from Brighton, Maya Le Tissier has been an absolute rock at the back for United, helping them to have the second-best defensive record in the league.
Her role in the team's build-up means only three players across the WSL have completed more passes, while she also has two goals and an assist to her name.
It was no surprise, then, to see her form rewarded with a first senior call-up for England in November – in fact, it was long overdue.
Le Tissier has been excelling ever since Hope Powell gave her the chance to on the south coast as a fresh-faced 16-year-old. She's just gone up another level this year.
GettyCB: Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)
It's crazy to think that Lotte Wubben-Moy might not be a starter for Arsenal in the New Year, because she has been truly excellent in the first half of the season while centre-backs Leah Williamson and Rafaelle have been sidelined.
“Every player can have a good game," head coach Jonas Eidevall told after the Gunners' final WSL game of the year. "The hard thing is to do it on a consistent basis. I think Lotte has really proved herself during this period and that has been really pleasing to see.”
The England international has been defensively solid, able to switch from right centre-back to left centre-back with little fuss, but her contributions to the team's attacking play have also stood out.
A superb ball in behind to assist Stina Blackstenius in the 4-0 win over Leicester was certainly one for the highlight reel.