Chelsea through to third successive Women's League Cup final after beating Manchester United

Chelsea are one game away from winning a third successive Women’s League Cup title after beating Manchester United 3-1 in the semi-finals. Three goals in a 13-minute spell in the first half put the holders firmly in control at Kingsmeadow. Ad/> A stunning solo goal from Pernille Harder opened the scoring before Jessie Fleming added a second with a looping header.

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We showed fight and desire to defend our trophy and off to the final we go.” /> Manchester City or Tottenham stand in the way of Chelsea claiming a League Cup hat trick – they meet in the second semi-final. In 2020, Chelsea lifted the trophy for the first time in their history, beating Arsenal 2-1 in the final at the City Ground in Nottingham. Last season, Emma Hayes’ side were emphatic winners after thrashing Bristol City 6-0 at Vicarage Road to retain the title.