WSL: Chelsea come from behind to beat Tottenham | Man City cruise past Leicester | West Ham win at Reading | Football News

Chelsea moved four points ahead of Arsenal in the race for the Women’s Super League title after coming from behind to beat Tottenham 3-1, despite having Ann-Katrin Berger sent off in the first half.

Tottenham 1-3 Chelsea

A Sophie Ingle own goal (15) had given Spurs the lead at The Hive, but Guro Reiten equalised for the visitors 12 minutes later when her attempted cross looped into the corner.

With 33 minutes on the clock, though, Chelsea were down to 10 players. Berger came charging off her line after Rachel Williams was put through by Kyah Simon before the away goalkeeper then wiped out the 34-year-old outside the box.

It could easily have been the turning point in the match but Emma Hayes’s side rallied and had Sam Kerr to thank when her textbook header found the net to give Chelsea the lead (71).

Jessie Fleming then sealed the points in stoppage time (90+5) when her thunderous effort flew into the net from 25 yards out with virtually the last touch of the game.

Arsenal have the chance to close the gap back to one point when they travel to face Everton later on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Football from 6.30pm.

Manchester City 4-0 Leicester

Manchester City moved into third place on goal difference, above rivals Manchester United, after a dominant 4-0 win over Leicester.

Caroline Weir, Lauren Hemp and Julie Blakstad scored before the interval, and Alex Greenwood added a fourth from the penalty spot in the second half.

The result was City’s 10th consecutive win in all competitions and they replace United in the Champions League qualification spot, although their rivals have the chance to go back above them when they face Aston Villa on Sunday evening.

Leicester are four points above bottom side Birmingham and have lost their last six games.

Reading 1-2 West Ham

West Ham earned a deserved 2-1 win over Reading to move above Brighton into sixth place.

After a goalless first half, Emma Snerle and Yui Hasegawa set the Hammers on their way to victory, before Faye Bryson pulled one back for Reading deep into stoppage time.

The hosts are now eight WSL games without a win, nine in all competitions, with just two games remaining.

What’s next?

Chelsea face Tottenham again in their rearranged Women’s Super League fixture at Kingsmeadow on Thursday, live on Sky Sports (kick-off 7.45pm).

Manchester City host Brighton next Saturday (kick-off 11.30am), while Leicester welcome Reading the following day (kick-off 2pm).

Also next Sunday, West Ham travel to Manchester United (kick-off 12pm), Aston Villa make the trip to Arsenal (kick-off 2.15pm) and Everton host Tottenham (kick-off 7.30pm).

How to follow the WSL on Sky Sports

Sky Sports – All 35 games will be available across Sky Sports’ flagship channels, including Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

Sky Sports digital – Follow all the latest from the WSL across SkySpots.com and app, including exclusive features and interviews, plus dedicated live blog coverage and in-game clips from games live on Sky Sports. You can watch free match highlights from every WSL game this season on Sky Sports’ digital platforms and YouTube channel.

Sky Sports News – Running 24 hours a day, seven days a week Barclays FA WSL fans can enjoy Sky Sports News (channel 409) rolling editorial coverage of the league and its storylines throughout the season.

Inside the WSL – Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and journalist Jessica Creighton, Inside the WSL is a comprehensive round-up of all things Barclays FA Women’s Super League and women’s football. Airing weekly from Thursday, September 9 on Sky Sports Premier League, the half an hour show will review and preview matches, include in-depth analysis and exclusive player interviews. Viewers can expect gripping behind-the-scenes access as well as a summary of all the action both on and off the pitch.

Sky Sports Social – Alongside coverage and visibility for the league across all Sky Sports’ main social media channels, a new bespoke Twitter channel @SkySportsWSL will be the home of all Barclays FA WSL content on Sky Sports.

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