Chelsea inflicted Manchester United with their first WSL defeat of the season with a polished 3-1 win at Leigh Sports Village.
Sam Kerr, Lauren James and Erin Cuthbert grabbed the goals as Emma Hayes’ visitors moved three points clear of the Red Devils and into second in the table. England ace Alessia Russo pulled one back for Marc Skinner’s hosts but the defending champions held on to clinch a pivotal three points and haul themselves level with unbeaten with Arsenal at the summit.
Kerr fired past England goalkeeper Mary Earps to open the scoring on the hour mark - the first goal United had conceded this season - after a sloppy passage of play from United. And the Australian ace then assisted former United striker James as she doubled their advantage just four minutes later.
