Chelsea secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Liverpool in an away match, maintaining their flawless start in the Women’s Super League (WSL) under the leadership of Sonia Bompastor. The win was marked by impressive performances from Mayra Ramírez, Guro Reiten, and Aggie Beever-Jones, each contributing to the scoreline as Chelsea aimed to keep pace with WSL leaders Manchester City, who triumphed over Tottenham Hotspur with a 4-0 result on Friday.
Despite Chelsea’s strong performance, Manchester City remains at the top of the league with 19 points, just one point ahead of Chelsea, who have played one match less. Brighton & Hove Albion, although suffering a heavy defeat at the hands of Arsenal (5-0), holds third place with 13 points.
Ramírez opened the scoring in the 37th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after a shot from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd struck the crossbar. The lead was doubled shortly after, thanks to a mistake from Liverpool’s goalkeeper Rachel Laws, whose attempt to play out from the back resulted in a gift for Chelsea’s Reiten, who made no mistake, slotting the ball into an unguarded net.
Despite Liverpool’s attempts to apply pressure and dominate possession, Chelsea’s resilience shone through, with Beever-Jones sealing the victory with a goal in the 90th minute.
Additionally, on the day of Chelsea’s match, other games in the league saw Crystal Palace facing bottom-of-the-table Everton, West Ham United clashing with Leicester City, and Manchester United hosting Aston Villa.
This strong performance by Chelsea not only bolsters their position in the league but also showcases the depth of talent and teamwork within the squad under Bompastor’s management. As the season progresses, fans can look forward to an exciting race for the title, with Chelsea in a strong position to challenge for the top spot.
Overall, Chelsea’s victory serves as a reminder of their formidable presence in women’s football, and it will be interesting to see how they build on this momentum in the upcoming matches.