Chelsea wrap up Women's Super League title with win over Reading as Fran Kirby scores twice
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ByEurosport
Published 09/05/2021 at 15:33 GMT
Emma Hayes' side came into the final round of games knowing a win would guarantee them the title. They took charge early on against Reading and never looked back. Manchester City were the only side who could stop Chelsea taking the title but they were powerless to stop the free-scoring Chelsea side on the day.
Fran Kirby of Chelsea celebrates with Sam Kerr, Chelsea women v Reading women, FA Women’s Super League, Kingsmeadow on May 09, 2021
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Chelsea secured the FA Women’s Super League title in style with a thumping 5-0 win over Reading.
Emma Hayes’ side needed to better the result of Manchester City on the final day of the season to clinch the title, and they did that in impressive fashion.
Melanie Leupolz’s goal in the second minute eased any Chelsea nerves and they were able to coast to the title following efforts either side of half time from Fran Kirby.
Reading wilted in the second half, with Sam Kerr and Erin Cuthbert putting gloss on the scoreline, the former benefiting from an outrageous scooped pass from Kirby to find the target.
City did what they had to do, with Ellen White volleying home in the second half to secure a 1-0 win at West Ham, but they could not prevent the title going to Hayes’ side.
Chelsea can now turn their attentions to pulling off a famous double, as they face Barcelona in the Champions League final next week.
Bristol City's relegation was confirmed on the final day following their 3-1 loss to Brighton.
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