Pernille Harder scores twice to give Chelsea Women victory at Everton

Pernille Harder scores Chelsea’s second goal from the penalty spot against Everton. Photograph: John Clifton/Action Images/Reuters

Two goals from Pernille Harder and a late strike from Niamh Charles secured Chelsea a 3-1 win in a tight contest with Everton.

There were touching scenes as the teams warmed up, with Chelsea players wearing shirts bearing the words “get well soon Emma” across the back in support of their absent manager, who is recovering from an emergency hysterectomy following her ongoing battle with endometriosis. Later, the men’s team also wore the message before their Premier League match against Aston Villa.