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Guro Reiten strikes to secure win for Chelsea over Manchester City in Women's Super League
Chelsea saw off Manchester City in a tight tussle in the Women's Super League thanks to a decisive goal from Guro Reiten. The Norwegian midfielder latched onto a good cross from Jess Carter on 14 minutes to plant a deft header past Ellie Roebuck and despite City edging possession in the second period, the hosts held on. Ad/> The main team news before the game concerned the return to the Blues lineup of Sam Kerr.
Chelsea close gap at top of WSL after Guro Reiten sees off Manchester City
Chelsea moved to within two points of league leaders Arsenal, having played a game less, with Guro Reiten’s glancing header the difference in a stifling 1-0 win over Manchester City.
Emma Hayes and Gareth Taylor call for expansion of WSL
Emma Hayes and Gareth Taylor, managers of Chelsea and Manchester City, echoed each other as they prepared for the teams’ meeting at Kingsmeadow on Sunday by calling for an expansion of the Women’s Super League. Both made the appeal for an increase from 12 teams unprompted and off the back of conversations about just how exciting the title race is this season.
Chelsea v Manchester City part of ‘another brilliant’ WSL campaign – Emma Hayes
Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes said the visit of Manchester City is part of “another brilliant” Women’s Super League campaign.
Pernille Harder: Chelsea star dreaming big with club and country
Chelsea midfielder Pernille Harder has become accustomed to being a league champion. For the past six seasons she has won the title — whether that be in Denmark, Germany or England.
Taylor aiming to match Chelsea's levels as Man City reach Conti Cup final
Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor said his side still ‘have work to do’ to match Chelsea’s standard ahead of the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup final next month.
Manchester City’s Alex Greenwood: ‘At times this season it felt like it was the world against us’
Alex Greenwood is in the grip of an addiction she never wants to kick. “I’m obsessed with football,” says the Manchester City and England defender. “Often, at home, all Jack and I talk about is football, we watch it and analyse it all the time. People ask what I do to get away from the game but I don’t want to escape it.”