Women's Super League round-up: Chelsea go top with win over West Ham as London City Lionesses thrash Tottenham

Chelsea Tops WSL with West Ham Win; London City Lionesses Dominate Tottenham

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Chelsea claimed the top spot in the Women's Super League with a 3-0 victory over West Ham United at Victoria Road. Despite having played one game more than reigning champions Manchester City, Chelsea showcased their strength. The breakthrough came just before halftime when Melvine Malard, a summer signing from Manchester United, scored with a composed finish. Keira Walsh sealed the win with a goal from the edge of the box in the 80th minute, marking her third of the season. Maika Hamano added a late header to ensure Chelsea maintained their unbeaten start.

In a stunning display, the London City Lionesses thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 6-1. After an unbeaten start, Spurs were overwhelmed, with Alexia Putellas netting twice. The Lionesses took control early, with Kadidiatou Diani scoring her first WSL goal and Putellas adding a third from a corner. Spurs briefly responded with a goal from Victoria Pelova, but defensive errors allowed Diani to score again. Delphine Cascarino capped the rout in the dying moments.

Everton secured a 2-1 win over Birmingham City, with Ruby Mace scoring both goals. Mace, overlooked for the national squad, opened the scoring after a rebound and added a second with a deflected long-range shot. Despite a strong response from Oceane Hurtre, who scored for Birmingham, they remain winless this season.

In a tightly contested match, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace ended in a 1-1 draw. Noelle Maritz put Villa ahead, but Abbie Larkin equalized with a long-range strike. Both teams missed late opportunities to secure the win.

Lastly, Brighton & Hove Albion cruised to a 5-1 victory against Charlton Athletic. After conceding an early goal, Brighton rallied with Kiko Seike scoring twice and Fran Kirby adding another. The hosts firmly established their dominance, scoring three more goals, including two in stoppage time.

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