Manchester United slipped back into second place in the Women’s Super League on Sunday with a 1-0 loss to Chelsea at Kingsmeadow.
Sam Kerr punished United when her third attempt on goal lobbed Mary Earps in the 23rd minute. The lopping pass from Lauren James bypassed United’s high defensive line and fell for Kerr to capitalise on.
Despite enjoying 68% of the ball in the first half, United fell behind a goal-to-nil and were unable to reply for the rest of the game. Alessia Russo gave the Reds the best chance with a close-range effort but United struggled for opportunities in the final third.
