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Chelsea Beat London City 2-0 to Stay One Point Clear in WSL

A disputed first-half penalty underscored the absence of VAR in a competitive first league meeting between the clubs.

Overview

  • Ellie Carpenter put Chelsea ahead in the sixth minute with her first goal for the club from a Sandy Baltimore cross.
  • Sam Kerr sealed the result in stoppage time with a deft chip after a defensive error, continuing her return from an ACL injury.
  • The win keeps Chelsea unbeaten on 19 points from seven games, one ahead of Manchester City after their victory over West Ham and with Manchester United a further point back following Sunday’s win at Brighton.
  • London City matched Chelsea for long spells and created multiple chances but left Stamford Bridge with a fourth league defeat and remain sixth.
  • London City’s strong penalty appeal late in the first half was not given with no VAR available, while Sonia Bompastor praised her side’s defensive work and clean sheet.