Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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Chelsea midfielder Sjoeke Nusken scored twice and created another goal as the champions recovered from a goal down to beat visitors Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 and move up to second place in the Women’s Super League on Sunday.
The Blues, who fell behind to a 10th-minute Pauline Bremer goal before storming back to win, have 10 points after four games and trail leaders Manchester City, who beat Leicester City 1-0 on Saturday, on goal difference.
Tottenham Hotspur are in third spot on nine points thanks to their 4-2 win at Aston Villa on Saturday, while Manchester United are fourth with eight points after a 5-0 thrashing of hosts Everton earlier on Sunday.
Elsewhere in London, West Ham United were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Liverpool while Arsenal are set to play at bottom side Bristol City in the late kick-off - the final WSL game before the international break.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Tatiana Pinto (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Second Half begins Chelsea Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd replaces Kadeisha Buchanan.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
First Half ends, Chelsea Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Chelsea Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jess Carter with a cross following a corner.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Emma Kullberg.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Niamh Charles (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Ève Périsset with a cross.
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