Manchester City go top of WSL as Chelsea stumble against Everton

Manchester City moved to the top of the Women’s Super League after Chelsea were held to a 1-1 home draw by Everton. The result ended Chelsea’s run of winning every match since the season’s opening day and allowed City to take the lead in the table.

Lucy Bronze scored an own goal five minutes after setting up Sandy Baltimore’s 28th-minute opener for Chelsea. City beat West Ham United 5-0, with Bunny Shaw scoring a hat-trick and Aoba Fujino and Iman Beney adding goals. After nine games, City have 25 points, two ahead of Chelsea; London City Lionesses are third on 16 points before hosting Birmingham City.