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

Lauren James (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

21 May 2023 12:51

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Attempt blocked. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

21 May 2023 12:43

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Foul by Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women).

21 May 2023 12:42

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Attempt saved. Kathrine Kühl (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.

21 May 2023 12:42

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Offside, Chelsea Women. Guro Reiten tries a through ball, but Sam Kerr is caught offside.

21 May 2023 12:39

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Attempt blocked. Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Kerr.

21 May 2023 12:37

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

21 May 2023 12:34

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Offside, Chelsea Women. Sam Kerr tries a through ball, but Pernille Harder is caught offside.

21 May 2023 12:34

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First Half begins.

21 May 2023 12:30

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

21 May 2023 11:35