WSL LIVE: Watch Chelsea v Man City & follow Tottenham v Brighton, Everton v Reading & Birmingham v Leicester score & updates

Summary

Result: Chelsea 1-0 Man City - Reiten goal sees Blues cut Arsenal's lead to two points
Result: Birmingham 1-2 Leicester - first-half goals see Foxes win crucial relegation battle
Result: Tottenham 4-0 Brighton - Simon scores in both halves as Brighton's winless run continues
Result: Everton 1-2 Reading - Goals from Dowie and Primmer see Royals come from behind
Late games sees Aston Villa face West Ham at 18:00

Live Reporting

Harry De Cosemo and Gary Rose

Kerr and Marley among Everton candidatespublished at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Everton v Reading (13:00 GMT)
Scotland manager Shelley Kerr and England youth team manager Mo Marley are among those Everton have made contact with regarding their manager vacancy, BBC Sport understands.
Everton's interim head coach Chris Roberts has already said he has not considered taking the job on a permanent basis following the sacking of Jean-Luc Vasseur this week.
You can read more about the Toffees' managerial hunt by clicking here.
OFF THE LINE!published at 5 mins
Chelsea 0-0 Man City
Erin Cuthbert's corner almost goes in via the wind, but Jess Park was there to clear on the line.
Postpublished at 4 mins
Chelsea 0-0 Man City
Chelsea win the ball high after City play it from the back. There wasn't much conviction and Roebuck didn't have much time on the ball.
At the other end, Lauren Hemp has a shot.
'Pressure is on Chelsea'published at 12:34 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Chelsea 0-0 Man City
Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on BBC Two
This will be a more competitive game than when Chelsea won 4-0 at Manchester City earlier in the season. The pressure is on Chelsea because they have games in hand. They need the points because they are going for the title. I really do think Manchester City will have a say on who wins the title because they are back to their best.
Postpublished at 2 mins
Chelsea 0-0 Man City
City are using a calculated press early on, closing the player on the ball.
No chances yet.
KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min
Chelsea 0-0 Man City
Off we go! City kick us off.
Team newspublished at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Everton v Reading (13:00 GMT)
Everton's interim head coach Chris Roberts makes four changes from the side that beat Huddersfield in the FA Cup last week.
Toni Duggan, Claire Emslie, Leonie Maier and goalkeeper MacIver Sandy MacIver start in the first match since Jean-Luc Vasseur was sacked as boss.
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Lily Woodham and goalkeeper Grace Moloney come in for Reading, as boss Kelly Chambers makes two changes for the trip to Merseyside.
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Lots of goals?published at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Chelsea v Man City (12:30 GMT)
Kelly Smith
Former England striker on BBC Two
Chelsea have had some good form but have had players out with injuries. Hopefully this game will bring us lots of goals. This is such an important game for Manchester City because that would put them two points off Chelsea and that would leave them in the frame for Champions League football.
Here come the teams...published at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Chelsea v Man City (12:30 GMT)
We are just a few minutes away from kick off...
Conditions could play a part...published at 12:26 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Chelsea v Man City (12:30 GMT)
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The wind is heavy at Kingsmeadow today...
It could be a tough afternoon for goalkeepers Ann-Katrin Berger and Ellie Roebuck.
That is definitely going to be an interesting afternoon...
'Dress rehearsal'published at 12:22 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Chelsea v Man City (12:30 GMT)
Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Two
This is a brilliant dress rehearsal ahead of the Continental League Cup final. There is nothing between these two teams really. It's going to be tough task for Chelsea. The conditions are really difficult with the swirling wind.
Chelsea games sold out!published at 12:19 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Chelsea v Man City (12:30 GMT)
Brilliant news for the Blues!
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Elsewhere today...published at 12:14 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
There are four other WSL games coming up today.
- Everton v Reading (13:00 GMT)
- Birmingham v Leicester (14:00 GMT)
- Tottenham v Brighton (14:00 GMT)
- Aston Villa v West Ham (18:00 GMT)
The form bookpublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Chelsea v Man City (12:30 GMT)
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Both sides come into this game in phenomenal form, which is why this one will be so tough to call.
There has been just one defeat in the last six games between them, with Chelsea winning their last three.
Victory here and on Friday against Arsenal would see Emma Hayes' side take control of the title race.
City, meanwhile, know that victory will take them above Tottenham, at least for the time being.
Team Newspublished at 12:05 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Chelsea v Man City (12:30 GMT)
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Chelsea and WSL top scorer Sam Kerr is named in the starting line-up following her return from the Asian Cup, after making a substitute appearance for the Blues in midweek.
That is one of two changes made by manager Emma Hayes from her team’s League Cup win over Manchester United. Goalkeeper Ann Katrin-Berger comes in for Zecira Musovic, while defender Niamh Charles drops to the bench.
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Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor names the same starting XI which saw off Tottenham 3-0 in the League Cup semi-final on Thursday.
Norwegian midfielder Julie Blakstad, who made her debut as a substitute in that match, remains on the bench, while captain Steph Houghton misses out again through injury.
Good afternoonpublished at 11:56 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2022
Chelsea v Man City (12:30 GMT)
Hello!
We hope you are ready for a feast of WSL action today, because that’s what is coming up.
First on the bill is another key clash at the top of the table.
After Arsenal’s draw with Manchester United on Saturday, Chelsea can close the gap on the leaders to two points with victory over 5th placed Manchester City today.
Kick off from Kingsmeadow, live on BBC Two, is in half an hour. Team news to follow.