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Emma Hayes says Chelsea 'couldn't hit a barn door' in shock opening day WSL defeat to Liverpool

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes said her team "couldn’t hit a barn door" as they lost 2-1 away to newly-promoted Liverpool on the opening day of the WSL season.

Fran Kirby had given the champions the lead in the third minute with a penalty, before Katie Stengel fired in two of her own in the second half to snatch the three points.

The penalty for the equaliser was a controversial decision, with Millie Bright penalised for hand ball after it was struck at her armpit from close range.

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