Chelsea move point off top spot with win at Villa

Chelsea moved to within one point at the top of the Women’s Super League table with a ruthless win over Aston Villa at Bescot Stadium.

Guro Reiten doubled their lead just before the break.

Sam Kerr rounded off their victory with a third in the 56th minute.

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With a game in hand on leaders Manchester United, the Women’s Super League title is back in Chelsea’s hands.

Last week’s loss to Manchester City has been put well and truly behind them with their efforts in the past two matches.

The trip to Villa took place just three days after they edged out holders Lyon on penalties in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Cankovic was handed a rare start as manager Emma Hayes made five changes, and the Serb put Chelsea ahead in the 22nd minute, finishing a rebound from close range.

Forward Kerr then struck the crossbar, before Cankovic turned provider, setting up Reiten who netted two minutes before half-time.

Kerr added the third from a tight angle and could have made it four had Villa keeper Hannah Hampton not made a smart save to deny the Australia captain as Chelsea finished strongly.

More to follow.