Chelsea beat West Ham to go top, Arsenal down City

Manchester United's Lauren James, left, battles for the ball with Reading's Kristine Liene, during their Women's Super League match at Leigh Sports Village in England on Sunday. Photo: Martin Rickett/AP

Manchester United's Lauren James, left, battles for the ball with Reading's Kristine Liene, during their Women's Super League match at Leigh Sports Village in England on Sunday. Photo: Martin Rickett/AP

Published Oct 27, 2019

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LONDON – Two goals in three minutes from Ji So-Yun and Sophie Ingle helped send Chelsea to the top of the FA Women's Super League as they beat West Ham United 3-1, and Arsenal went second after edging out visitors Manchester City 1-0 on Sunday.

Adriana Leon had given West Ham the lead on the hour mark but quick-fire strikes from Ingle and So-Yun put Chelsea ahead. Drew Spence added a third deep into stoppage time to give Chelsea all three points.

Striker Vivianne Miedema struck a classic poacher's goal just before halftime to give Arsenal a 1-0 win over Manchester City, who had started the day as league leaders.

Miedema darted in behind the City backline to collect Kim Little's clever pass, firing it home first-time in at the foot of the near post for what proved to be the winner.

Both sides have 12 points, one behind Chelsea, and a goal difference of plus six after five games.

Earlier in the day, goals from Kirsty Hanson and Jessica Sigsworth gave Manchester United their third straight win as they beat Reading 2-0, and Everton ended their losing run with a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

Kit Graham scored two goals in two minutes as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat struggling Bristol City 2-1, and bottom side Liverpool's dismal start to the season continued as they fell to a 2-0 loss to Birmingham City.

Reuters

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