Emma Hayes drops F-bomb next to her 5-year-old son on live TV in a message to Chelsea fans

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Emma Hayes sent Chelsea fans wild with her post-match speech at Kingsmeadow
Emma Hayes drove Chelsea fans wild with her post-match speech (Sky Sports)

Emma Hayes warned Manchester City ahead of next weekend’s Women’s Super League final when she told Chelsea fans on Sunday night: ‘It’s not f*****g over yet.’

Hayes claimed on Wednesday night that the WSL title race was ‘done’ after Chelsea were defeated 4-3 by Liverpool.

However, WSL leaders City, who are looking for their first league title since 2016, made a mistake against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon as two late goals sealed a 2-1 win for Jonas Eidevall’s side.

Chelsea then beat Bristol City 8-0 on Sunday evening to move three points behind City, who have played one more game.

Hayes’ side will move level on points with City if they beat Tottenham on Wednesday night, which would mark a dramatic final day in the WSL next Saturday.

Chelsea face a tough test against Manchester United, while City play away against Aston Villa.

Hayes was given a rousing send-off by Chelsea supporters in her final match at Kingsmeadow on Sunday evening and in her speech to the fans, the 47-year-old, who was joined on the pitch by her five-year-old son Harry, did not hold back.

“Let me be clear, let me be clear… it’s not over yet,” said Hayes, who was met with wild cheers from supporters.

‘There is no time for sentimentality. All work drinks have been cancelled. There is a title to be won.’

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes showed a video of her managerial highlights after the Barclays Women's Super League match at Kingsmeadow, London
Chelsea paid tribute to Emma Hayes in her final match at Kingsmeadow (PA)
Chelsea's Guro Reiten celebrates the fifth goal of the match during the Barclays Women's Super League match at Kingsmeadow
Guro Reiten scored four times in Chelsea’s 8-0 win over Bristol City (PA)

Hayes, who will leave Chelsea at the end of the season to become head coach of the United States women’s national team, added: “I’ve been here for 12 years but this group of players taught me something special this week, you give never ends, and this is what it means to be Chelsea.

‘So before I go, guess what, we’ve got to win at Tottenham, so you better get tickets. We need all of you if we want to have a chance at the title.’

In a separate interview with Sky Sports, Hayes said: ‘It’s emotional. I’ve thought about it a lot. It is heavy. I’ve done this for a third of my life.

“This has been my home, my family. My son was born here. This past year I experienced the death of my father. This is a club that is my whole heart.

“It’s felt strange for me these past few months, on some levels, but I’m grateful. I look out tonight and see the fans and feel the love. I feel the love for the team – and that’s all I’ve ever wanted.

“These are my people, these are my community. I would go to war for them. I wouldn’t change anything. I am grateful to have been given the honor of being the manager of this team.”

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