Chelsea triumphed with a decisive 3-0 victory away at Liverpool, maintaining their flawless start in the Women’s Super League (WSL) under manager Sonia Bompastor. The win saw goals from Mayra Ramírez, Guro Reiten, and Aggie Beever-Jones, keeping Chelsea firmly in pursuit of WSL leaders Manchester City, who achieved a 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Friday.
Currently, Manchester City tops the standings with 19 points, just a point ahead of Chelsea, who have a game in hand. Brighton & Hove Albion sits in third, holding 13 points despite suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat against Arsenal.
The match began to shape up in the 37th minute when Ramirez capitalized on a Liverpool defensive error, firing in a rebound after a shot from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd hit the crossbar. Just five minutes later, an unfortunate mistake from Liverpool goalkeeper Rachel Laws allowed Reiten to double Chelsea’s lead with a simple finish into an empty net.
Despite Liverpool’s efforts to apply pressure and dominate possession, Chelsea secured their win with a late goal from substitute Beever-Jones in the 90th minute.
In other matches on Sunday, Crystal Palace faced off against Everton, while West Ham United took on Leicester City, and Manchester United hosted Aston Villa.
The consistency shown by Chelsea in this early stage of the season presents a promising outlook for their title ambitions. With a game in hand and a solid attacking performance, they could challenge Manchester City closely as the season progresses.
This article highlights the exciting nature of the WSL and the increase in competitiveness as teams aim for the top spots, hinting at an intriguing race for the championship. As fans look forward to the next rounds of matches, Chelsea’s performance showcases their capability to dominate, possibly setting the stage for a thrilling season ahead.