Sam Kerr’s reply 72 seconds after Kerys Harrop’s improbable equaliser ensured Chelsea remain on course to retain the league title after navigating tricky back-to-back games against Tottenham.
Kerr’s goal just before half-time to restore the lead, after Harrop cancelled out Beth England’s header, earned Chelsea victory in a second gritty encounter with Spurs. The win means the Blues have moved four points clear of Arsenal, albeit having played a game more, with two games left to play – at Birmingham then at home to Manchester United.
