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
Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Victoria Pelova (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt missed. Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ève Périsset with a cross following a corner.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Offside, Chelsea Women. Pernille Harder tries a through ball, but Sam Kerr is caught offside.
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