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Katie Stengel reveals Liverpool half-time message after win over Chelsea

Liverpool striker Katie Stengel aimed a back-handed compliment to manager Matt Beard as newly-promoted Liverpool shocked champions Chelsea 2-1 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.

It was the first time Chelsea had lost a league match when leading at half-time since 2013 and their opponents that day were also Liverpool.

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