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

Attempt blocked. Pernille Harder (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ève Périsset with a cross.

21 May 2023 13:39

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Manuela Zinsberger.

21 May 2023 13:39

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Attempt saved. Pernille Harder (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sam Kerr.

21 May 2023 13:39

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Offside, Arsenal Women. Katie McCabe tries a through ball, but Caitlin Foord is caught offside.

21 May 2023 13:36

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Second Half begins Chelsea Women 2, Arsenal Women 0.

21 May 2023 13:35

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Substitution, Arsenal Women. Steph Catley replaces Kathrine Kühl.

21 May 2023 13:34

Chelsea vs Arsenal

First Half ends, Chelsea Women 2, Arsenal Women 0.

21 May 2023 13:18

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

21 May 2023 13:17

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

21 May 2023 13:15

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Delay in match because of an injury Ève Périsset (Chelsea Women).

21 May 2023 13:15