Postpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Just like that, the game has changed.
Man City will want to see this out until half-time and then assess the situation.
Can Chelsea make their player advantage count?
Summary
Result: Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa - Marie Hobinger with opener; Natasha Flint adds second with fine turn and finish
Earlier: Man City 1-1 Chelsea - Guro Reiten equalises in stoppage time after Chloe Kelly opener
City have Alex Greenwood and Lauren Hemp sent off
Other results: Brighton 0-2 West Ham, Tottenham 3-1 Bristol City, Leicester 1-0 Everton
Postpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
'That is ridiculous, a really poor decision'published at 13:13 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC TwoThat is ridiculous.
Greenwood has been given a second yellow there for time wasting.
She wasn't even trying to waste time, she stalls so her team-mates can have time to get up the pitch. It was a matter of seconds!
A very poor decision from the referee in my opinion.
YELLOW CARDSpublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Chloe Kelly and Laia Aleixandri have been booked for dissent, after arguing against Alex Greenwood's sending off.
GOAL - Brighton 0-2 West Hampublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Riko Ueki
Riko Ueki gets her first WSL goal for West Ham!
The visitors double their lead as Lisa Evans' sweeping free-kick finds the head of Ueki, who directs it across the face of goal and into the top right corner of the net. A lovely header from the Japan international.
It's not looking good for Brighton.
Image source, Getty ImagesRED CARD - Alex Greenwood (Man City)published at 13:10 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Alex Greenwood has been sent off!
According to the referee Emily Heaslip, Greenwood took too long to take a Man City free-kick and that's it.
She has been given her marching orders and Man City are down to 10 players for the second consecutive weekend.
Man City are fuming.
Image source, Getty Images'James needs to drift more centrally'published at 13:09 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC TwoI'd like to see Lauren James get into the game in central areas.
She is not getting any joy out wide at the moment, and if she picks up the ball more centrally she can drive at the City defence, and make room for Charles on the overlap.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Niamh Charles fouls Chloe Kelly and goes into the book.
Postpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
"Go Mary, go Mary, come on!"
Gareth Taylor is shouting instructions to Mary Fowler from the touchline.
Postpublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Alex Greenwood takes a short corner to Chloe Kelly who fires a cross into the box.
Laia Aleixandri heads over.
KICK-OFFpublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Brighton 0-1 West Ham
We're under way again at Broadfield Stadium.
Here's a couple of stats that West Ham supporters will love to hear. Brighton fans, maybe not so much.
West Ham are unbeaten in their last 16 WSL matches when leading at half-time (W11, D5).
Meanwhile, Brighton have lost five of their last seven home matches in the Women’s Super League.
Good omens for Rehanne Skinner's side.
Postpublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Mary Fowler charges into the box with a driving run, her cross is blocked and Man City have a corner.
Postpublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Plenty of corners for Chelsea but they are yet to make them count.
'Chelsea not as fluid as usual'published at 13:03 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC TwoChelsea are just not as fluid and devastating as we have previously seen from them.
They have looked dangerous from corners, but City have done well to get into the right positions to defend them up to now.
Image source, PA MediaPostpublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
This time Guro Reiten is on corner duty.
The cross is swung in but the whistle blows for a foul on Alex Greenwood by Jess Carter.
Postpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Erin Cuthbert shoots from range and it is blocked.
Another corner to Chelsea.
Postpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
A third Chelsea corner.
Erin Cuthbert takes and then crosses it after it comes back to her.
Lauren James' shot is then blocked.
Postpublished at 13:01 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Lauren James makes a great run from deep, she lays it off to Guro Reiten who crosses in but Alanna Kennedy clears.
'Brilliant save from Keating'published at 12:59 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC TwoBrilliant save from Khiara Keating from a point-blank header from Sophie Ingle.
Did so well to move her foot quickly to block that off the line!
She adjusts her position perfectly, moves across her line to make sure she is in the right place at the right time to stop the ball going in the net.
'Fishel looks a handful for Chelsea'published at 12:59 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC TwoMia Fishel looks quite the handful up top for Chelsea.
She is going up directly against Alanna Kennedy, who is one of the toughest centre backs in the league.
The Chelsea forward has done well so far to get some joy out of her.
CLOSE!published at 12:58 British Summer Time 8 October 2023
Man City 1-0 Chelsea
Erin Cuthbert takes the Chelsea corner which is initially cleared.
Sophie Ingle's header at point-blank range is then brilliantly saved on the line by the Man City keeper Khiara Keating.
Chelsea are getting closer.