Neither Casey Stoney nor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were probably expecting to find themselves in a title race this season.
The two Manchester United managers started their respective campaigns with almost identical aims - secure Champions League football and close the gap on the top two, or three in Stoney's case.
Both United teams are three points clear at the top and will have their title credentials put to the test when they travel to the homes of the current Premier League and Women's Super League champions on Sunday.
While the men play Liverpool at Anfield, the women take on a Chelsea side who are on a long, unbeaten home run - sound familiar?