Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has admitted her side's busy fixture list played a part in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Women's Super League.
The Blues were 13 league games unbeaten going into Sunday's clash at the Academy Stadium, but they fell behind in the 21st minute courtesy of a delightful dinked finish from Fillipa Angeldahl. Lauren Hemp doubled City's advantage less than 10 minutes later with a superb volley into the top corner, while some astute goalkeeping from Ellie Roebuck denied the visitors a route back into the game after the break.
The victory saw City leapfrog Chelsea to move up to second in the WSL table, though the Blues do have a game in hand over Gareth Taylor's side. And Hayes believes Chelsea's midweek trip to Lyon in the Champions League contributed to their lacklustre display in Manchester.
