Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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Women’s Super League leaders Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday to give themselves a five-point cushion at the summit of the standings and move within touching distance of a fourth straight league crown.

Guro Reiten put Chelsea ahead after sliding in at the far post to turn in an Eve Perisset cross in the 22nd minute, before captain Magdalena Eriksson, who will leave the London club at the end of the season, stabbed in a second from close range following a free-kick.

Arsenal tried to play with more attacking intent after the break, with Katie McCabe missing a penalty, but Chelsea held on for a win that prompted wild celebrations from the home supporters at Kingsmeadow.

Chelsea, who beat Manchester United last week to win a third straight Women’s FA Cup title, top the WSL standings on 55 points.

Emma Hayes’s side can seal a cup and league double later on Sunday, if second-placed United drop points in their home game against Manchester City.

Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE: Women's Super League updates

• Chelsea: Berger; Perisset, Eriksson, Mjelde, Charles; Cuthbert, Ingle, Reiten; James, Kerr, Harder
• Arsenal: Zinsberger, Maritz, Rafaelle, Beattie, Wubben-Moy, McCabe; Pelova, Kuhl, Maanum; Blackstenius, Foord

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Substitution, Chelsea Women. Jessie Fleming replaces Pernille Harder.

21 May 2023 14:03

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Attempt saved. Niamh Charles (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

21 May 2023 14:01

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Foul by Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women).

21 May 2023 14:00

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Attempt missed. Sophie Ingle (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.

21 May 2023 13:58

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Foul by Rafaelle Souza (Arsenal Women).

21 May 2023 13:57

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Attempt saved. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

21 May 2023 13:57

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Niamh Charles.

21 May 2023 13:54

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Substitution, Chelsea Women. Jess Carter replaces Lauren James.

21 May 2023 13:52

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

21 May 2023 13:51

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Steph Catley (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

21 May 2023 13:51