Chelsea thrash Manchester United in Women's Super League

Chelsea achieved their first win of the Women's Super League season with a commanding 5-0 victory over Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village. The match marked a challenging debut home game for United's new head coach, Eva Olid, as her side struggled to contain Chelsea's attacking prowess. Both teams had previously failed to secure a win in their opening fixtures, but Chelsea's performance left no doubt about their intentions this season.

The visitors took control early, with Sjoeke Nusken and Keira Walsh scoring before half-time. Walsh's goal, a powerful strike from the edge of the box, showcased Chelsea's offensive strength. The second half saw Chelsea continue to dominate, with Lauren James, Ellie Carpenter, and Lucy Bronze adding to the scoreline, ensuring a comprehensive victory for the reigning champions.

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the season with a 4-1 win over Aston Villa. Despite Villa's strong showing in their previous match against Chelsea, they fell behind early due to a defensive error. Mary Fowler and Khadija Bunny Shaw extended City's lead, while Amalie Vangsgaard's debut goal offered Villa a brief glimmer of hope before City sealed the match with a late fourth goal from Lauren Hemp.

In other matches, Crystal Palace held Arsenal to a goalless draw, thanks to an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin. Brighton staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2-2 with Birmingham, while Everton edged past Charlton 1-0, who finished the match with only nine players. Liverpool and Tottenham played out a frustrating 1-1 draw, with Liverpool dominating possession but unable to secure a win despite their efforts.

Overall, the second weekend of the Women's Super League highlighted Chelsea and City's strong starts, while other teams faced challenges as they sought their first points of the season. The league continues to deliver competitive matches as teams vie for early-season momentum.

via Sky Sports