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. Fran Kirby (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Millie Bright.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Lauren James (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sophie Ingle.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sam Kerr.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Niamh Charles (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ève Périsset with a cross following a corner.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Maria Thorisdóttir.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Lee Geum-Min (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Chelsea Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Pauline Bremer (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Katie Robinson with a cross.
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