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
Ève Périsset (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sophie Ingle.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Offside, Chelsea Women. Magdalena Eriksson tries a through ball, but Lauren James is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Goal! Chelsea Women 2, Arsenal Women 0. Magdalena Eriksson (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sam Kerr with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Guro Reiten following a set piece situation.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Pernille Harder with a cross.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Offside, Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius tries a through ball, but Noëlle Maritz is caught offside.
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