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February 1, 2026
Kerolin crushes Chelsea’s WSL hopes to send Manchester City 11 points clear at top
After six consecutive years on the throne, Chelsea’s reign as English women’s football’s top team is over. It was a chastening afternoon for Sonia Bompastor’s side at the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City dismantled the champions to open up a surely unassailable lead at the top of the Women’s Super League.
TL;DR
- Manchester City defeated Chelsea 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium, ending Chelsea's six-year WSL title streak.
- Kerolin scored a hat-trick for Manchester City, who now hold a significant lead at the top of the league.
- Manchester United climbed to second place after defeating Liverpool.
- Everton secured their first home league win of the season against Aston Villa.
- London City Lionesses achieved their first league win under Eder Maestre, beating Brighton.
- Chelsea's manager Sonia Bompastor questioned the squad depth compared to the previous season following the defeat.
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