Overview
- Manchester City opened an 11-point lead at the top after routing Chelsea 5-1 at the Etihad, with champions now effectively out of contention.
- Kerolin struck three times, including a solo run from halfway capped by a deft chip over Hannah Hampton; Khadija Shaw and Vivianne Miedema added the other City goals.
- Alyssa Thompson scored Chelsea’s consolation as the Blues suffered their heaviest WSL defeat since 2018 and a second straight league loss for the first time since 2015.
- Sonia Bompastor highlighted injuries and limited depth and expressed dissatisfaction with recent recruitment, with multiple reports noting uncertainty over her position.
- Manchester United moved up to second by beating Liverpool 3-1 through Lisa Naalsund’s brace, tightening the fight for Champions League places with Spurs also winning.