WSL LIVE: Build-up to Arsenal vs Man City plus more including Liverpool vs Aston Villa & Spurs vs Chelsea
Live Reporting
Ciara Fleming, Michael Emons, Adam Millington & Adwaidh Rajan
Summary
*Tottenham 0-2 Chelsea: Walsh and Thompson secure the win for Chelsea.
*Arsenal 1-0 Man City: Smith's goal seals the victory for the Gunners.
*Liverpool 4-1 Aston Villa.
*London City 0-1 Everton.
*West Ham 3-2 Brighton: West Ham stages a comeback, scoring three goals in nine minutes.
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Live Updates
Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea
- Chelsea takes the lead with Keira Walsh's goal.
- Walsh's goal is her second WSL goal of the season, both against Spurs.
- Walsh's goal is a result of her space and time to set her feet, as noted by former England striker Ellen White.
Tottenham 0-2 Chelsea
- Alyssa Thompson scores the second goal for Chelsea.
- Thompson's goal is a result of Sjoeke Nusken's break and Erin Cuthbert's pinpoint pass.
- Chelsea's midfield dominance is highlighted by former Chelsea defender Gilly Flaherty.
Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea (Half-Time)
- Chelsea leads 1-0 at half-time.
- Chelsea's strong finish at the end of the half, with Alyssa Thompson firing wide after a corner.
- Chelsea's record of eight wins and three draws when scoring first in the WSL this season is noted.
Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea (Injury Time)
- Chelsea almost doubles the lead, but Lauren James fails to get her shot on target.
- One minute of injury time is added at the end of the first half.
Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea (Post-Match)
- Chelsea's victory is a huge goal for the team, as noted by Emma Sanders.
- Walsh's goal is a result of her space and time to set her feet, as noted by former England striker Ellen White.
- Tottenham will feel aggrieved by the result, as noted by Gilly Flaherty.
Controversy & Comment Hooks
*The dominance of Tottenham in the opening 45 minutes and their struggle to convert their chances into goals.
*The vulnerability of Chelsea in transition and their struggle to stop Tottenham's counter-attacks.
*The controversial interpretation of Walsh's goal, with some arguing it was a result of Tottenham's lack of communication.
Additional Information
*NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined the ownership group of Chelsea Women.
*Antetokounmpo's investment in Chelsea Women is part of a series of minority stakes in professional sports teams.
*Antetokounmpo's investment in Chelsea Women is believed to be worth around £20m.
