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

Penalty missed! Bad penalty by Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot is close, but misses to the right. Katie McCabe should be disappointed.

21 May 2023 13:50

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Penalty conceded by Sophie Ingle (Chelsea Women) with a hand ball in the penalty area.

21 May 2023 13:48

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Attempt blocked. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

21 May 2023 13:48

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Maren Mjelde.

21 May 2023 13:48

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Attempt missed. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box.

21 May 2023 13:47

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

21 May 2023 13:46

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Delay in match because of an injury Magdalena Eriksson (Chelsea Women).

21 May 2023 13:45

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from very close range.

21 May 2023 13:42

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Attempt blocked. Sophie Ingle (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Kerr.

21 May 2023 13:40

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Katie McCabe.

21 May 2023 13:40