Chelsea secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Liverpool in their away match, maintaining their strong start in the Women’s Super League (WSL) under the guidance of Sonia Bompastor. This win emphasizes Chelsea’s impressive performance in the league as they continue to apply pressure on the current leaders, Manchester City.
Chelsea opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a goal from Mayra Ramírez. After Liverpool failed to clear a shot from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd that struck the crossbar, Ramírez seized the opportunity and confidently converted the rebound. Just five minutes later, Chelsea’s Guro Reiten capitalized on a mishap from Liverpool’s goalkeeper Rachel Laws, who misplayed a pass while attempting to engage in buildup play. Reiten quickly took advantage, slotting the ball into an unguarded net.
Despite Liverpool’s efforts to apply pressure and maintain possession, Chelsea’s dominance was further established when Aggie Beever-Jones scored in the 90th minute, sealing the match and securing the three points for her team.
As the league standings currently reflect, Manchester City leads with 19 points, just one point ahead of Chelsea, who has a game in hand. Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion sits third with 13 points, although they recently suffered a 5-0 defeat to Arsenal.
On the same day, other matches took place, including Crystal Palace facing bottom-ranked Everton, West Ham United taking on Leicester City, and Manchester United hosting Aston Villa.
Chelsea’s flawless start to the season demonstrates their strong potential for success in the league, and with the determination shown in their recent match, fans can be hopeful for sustained victories in the coming games.