WSL roundup: Chelsea go top as Arsenal held again and Villa win derby

Chelsea moved top of the Women’s Super League with victory over Manchester City, while Arsenal’s wait for a home league win continued against London City Lionesses.

Sandy Baltimore settled Saturday’s meeting between the title rivals at Stamford Bridge. On Sunday, Mary Earps helped London City earn a point at the Emirates, where Arsenal have now drawn all five of their home WSL games this season.

Aston Villa took the Second City derby honours, West Ham beat Charlton and Liverpool enjoyed a convincing away win at Brighton.

Chelsea beat Manchester City to take top spot

Baltimore’s strike in first-half stoppage time secured Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Manchester City.

The France international turned inside the penalty area and fired past Ayaka Yamashita to put Sonia Bompastor’s side ahead. City threatened after the break, with Lauren Hemp wasting a clear opportunity, but could not find an equaliser.

Their task became harder when Yamashita was sent off for bringing down Alyssa Thompson outside the box. Chelsea held on to inflict City’s first league defeat of the season and move above them in the table.

Earps frustrates Arsenal at the Emirates

Frida Maanum put Arsenal ahead, but Isobel Goodwin quickly brought London City level in their 1-1 draw at the Emirates.

Earps then produced a series of saves to preserve the point. Arsenal created opportunities to win but could not turn their pressure into a second goal.

For Renée Slegers’s side, it was another frustrating home afternoon. London City left with a point earned through Goodwin’s response and their goalkeeper’s resistance.

Villa win derby as Asseyi delivers for West Ham

Mathilde Harviken scored the only goal as Aston Villa beat Birmingham City 1-0 at Villa Park.

The defender headed into an empty net after Lynn Wilms flicked on a delivery, giving the home supporters the decisive moment in the Second City derby.

West Ham also enjoyed a winning Sunday. Viviane Asseyi scored both goals against Charlton as the Hammers secured a 2-0 victory at Victoria Road.

Olsson double helps Liverpool beat Brighton

Beata Olsson scored twice in Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Brighton on Saturday.

Olsson opened the scoring early, finishing Vivien Endemann’s cross. Cornelia Kapocs doubled the lead shortly after half-time when she punished a misplaced pass across Brighton’s penalty area.

Olsson completed the scoring after Fuka Nagano sent her through, converting the rebound when her first effort was saved. Liverpool’s finishing gave Gareth Taylor’s side a comfortable margin at the Amex.

Manchester United win as Spurs and Everton draw

Maya Le Tissier and Elisabeth Terland scored in Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

Jess Park supplied both goals, with Le Tissier opening the scoring before Terland added the second after the interval.

Tottenham and Everton shared the points in a goalless draw, completing Saturday’s four-match programme.

WSL roundup: all the weekend’s results

Date	Match	Result
Saturday 14 November	Manchester United vs Crystal Palace	2-0
Saturday 14 November	Chelsea vs Manchester City	1-0
Saturday 14 November	Tottenham vs Everton	0-0
Saturday 14 November	Brighton vs Liverpool	0-3
Sunday 15 November	Aston Villa vs Birmingham City	1-0
Sunday 15 November	West Ham vs Charlton	2-0
Sunday 15 November	Arsenal vs London City Lionesses	1-1

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