Sam Kerr and Beth England strike as Chelsea defeat West Ham to stay top
City’s narrow win doesn’t close the gap after Chelsea leave West Ham in relegation scrap
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Your support makes all the difference.Sam Kerr and Beth England were on target as FA Women’s Super League leaders Chelsea claimed a 2-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday afternoon to maintain their two-point lead at the top.
The visitors dominated from kick-off and took the lead after just seven minutes as England’s cross from the right wing found Kerr, who headed the ball powerfully into the net from inside the six-yard box for her 12th goal of the season.
West Ham’s best chances came from Scotland striker Martha Thomas as they tried to get something from the game.
Thomas came close to scoring for the Hammers with two long-range shots - one of which sailed wide of the post, while the other was on target but comfortably saved by Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Muscovic on her Chelsea debut.
Chelsea doubled their lead two minutes after the break with Kerr this time providing the assist.
The Australia international crossed the ball from the right-hand side and picked out England, who headed home with a close-range finish in a reverse of the opening goal to double Chelsea’s tally.
The away side came close to extending their lead with two long-range shots from outside of box from Sophie Ingle but West Ham goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan comfortably saved on each occasion to limit the damage on her debut.
This win sees Chelsea keep a two-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City - who earned a 1-0 over Everton - while West Ham remain second-bottom and in a battle against relegation.
Sunday, 7 March results
West Ham United 0-2 Chelsea
Manchester City 1-0 Everton
Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Birmingham City 0-4 Arsenal
Manchester United 3-0 Aston Villa
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