Chelsea vs Manchester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Last year’s WSL champions host a much-changed City side in a meeting of key rivals
Chelsea registered their first points of the Women’s Super League season as Fran Kirby’s finish and a Maren Mjelde penalty saw the defending champions defeat Manchester City 2-0 at Kingsmeadow.
Kirby struck the opener in the 42nd minute and Mjelde added a spot-kick with 12 minutes of normal time remaining as Emma Hayes’ side bounced back from the shock 2-1 loss at Liverpool in their campaign opener last Sunday.
Gareth Taylor’s City created a number of chances, particularly in the first half, which included a Laura Coombs shot that Ann-Katrin Berger did superbly to divert against a post, but they were unable to save themselves from another loss following last weekend’s 4-3 reverse at Aston Villa.
We will bring you all the reaction and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Attempt blocked. Sophie Ingle (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Attempt blocked. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Kerr.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Attempt saved. Lauren James (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sam Kerr.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Fran Kirby (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Millie Bright.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Lauren James (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Offside, Chelsea Women. Fran Kirby tries a through ball, but Sam Kerr is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Sophie Ingle replaces Jessie Fleming.
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