It was the quadruple-chasing Blues’ second piece of silverware this season. By Press Association Sunday 9 May 2021, 5:02 PM May 9th 2021, 5:02 PM 3,653 Views 2 Comments
Chelsea players celebrate with the FA Women s Super League trophy.
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CHELSEA RETAINED THE Women’s Super League title with an emphatic 5-0 win over Reading.
Emma Hayes’ side headed into Sunday’s concluding round of fixtures two points clear of second-placed Manchester City and with a goal difference superior by three.
And they made no mistake in getting the win they needed as Melanie Leupolz, Fran Kirby’s double, Sam Kerr and Erin Cuthbert ensured the trophy remained with the Blues.
Ireland captain McCabe involved in both goals as Arsenal virtually seal Champions League football
The Dubliner scored one and won a last-gasp penalty penalty on a big day of top-flight action across the water. By Press Association Sunday 2 May 2021, 8:18 PM May 2nd 2021, 8:18 PM 2,556 Views 0 Comments
Ireland captain Katie McCabe (second from right) with her Arsenal team-mates.
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IRELAND CAPTAIN KATIE McCabe continued her incredible individual season at Arsenal with a goal this afternoon as the Gunners virtually secured Champions League football for next season.
The Dubliner was involved in both goals as her side produced a late, late show to clinch a 2-1 victory at Arsenal in the Women’s Super League [WSL], England’s top-flight.
#FAWSL: Arsenal Women clinch Champions League place
#FAWSL: Arsenal Women clinch Champions League place Everton’s Izzy Christiansen battles for the ball with Beth Mead of Arsenal. (Imago Images)
Arsenal effectively made sure of third place in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League ahead of Manchester United, due to their far superior goal-difference.
Aston Villa 0-0 West Ham United
Everton 1-2 Arsenal
Reading 3-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester City 4-0 Birmingham City
Point secures Hammers safety
Aston Villa and West Ham played out a goalless draw but the point ended up being enough to ensure the Hammers’ top-flight survival.