It has started raining in Manchester. Of course it has.

Added to the wind, it is not pleasant conditions for either team.

Kerstin Casparij got a knock earlier on in a challenge by Missy Bo Kearns. It looks like she is still suffering the effects, and is having to go off.

An early enforced change for Man City, with Esme Morgan coming on.

City are having to stay patient against a very disciplined Liverpool side. One blocked shot from Bunny Shaw is the total of their chances so far.

A break in play as Kerstin Casparij requires treatment.

We're getting a full Madness set from the band in the stands and I for one don't mind it. Elisabeth Terland is close to a second as It must be love pipes onto the pitch.

If it stays like this - big if - there would be a five-point gap between third-from-bottom Leicester and both Bristol City and West Ham.

It's absolutely packed on the terraces at Joie Stadium. They are braving the bad weather in expectancy of another City win here.

A victory would keep Gareth Taylor's side within three points of leaders Chelsea.

A half decent chance for Brighton as a full-on ska band crank up in the stands. Superb.

A ball from the left finds Julia Olme arriving but she's closed down and shoots wide.

It is blowing a gale in Manchester, and there is not a lot of shelter at Joie Stadium.

That could have an impact on today's game.

No time for rest, we are underway in match number three in the WSL today.

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Chelsea are three points clear in the WSL title race again.

Manchester United are out of the race, barring a miracle comeback.

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Chelsea 3-1 Manchester United

Hannah Hampton makes a high claim from a United cross, and absolutely clatters team mate Ashley Lawrence in the process.

They're both made of tough stuff, however.

Hit it! Great play from City's Amalie Thestrup to cut in from the left and pick out Ella Powell arriving at the far post. The ball needed to be struck first time though and she lets it bounce and the chance has gone.

The visitors looking slick when they get on the ball.

A late United change, as Gemma Evans replaces Hannah Blundell.

Fara Williams
Former England midfielder on BBC Two

In most of Manchester United's games this season they have played well in patches but are not consistent enough. It has been that way all season.

They will be ten points behind Chelsea after this game, that gap in terms of being able to compete with Chelsea for the league title is too far gone.

United are not giving up just yet. Lisa Naalsund almost catches out Hannah Hampton as she shoots with minimal backlift from 18 yards.

Hampton makes a slight mess of the save, but keeps it out and dives on the loose ball.

After that strong spell of Brighton pressure the Robins are growing into the game in Crawley. The tempo needs to be raised though to trouble the Seagulls.

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Corner for Man Utd, from which Rachel Williams has a header blocked inadvertently by team mate Leah Galton before Geyse hooks an effort over the bar from 18 yards.

Time is running out.

Adam Millington
BBC Sport at Stamford Bridge

That goal will hurt the most for Manchester United.

They've had chances to find their way back but didn't find a way to make them count.

Chelsea have showed their game management skills in the second half. They've been up against it but managed to hold on to their lead and will now surely get the win over the line.

Manchester United are paying dearly for a slow start. They have played well since the 30th minute, but will leave Stamford Bridge 10 points behind the WSL leaders.

Surely they are out of the title race?