Chelsea 1-0 Man United: Emma Hayes' side move top of the Women's Super League

Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at home on Sunday afternoon to return to the top of the Women's Super League.

It was Sam Kerr who scored the only goal of the game to give Chelsea the advantage in the 23rd minute of the game at Kingsmeadow.

Chelsea leapfrogged Manchester United to move top of the Women’s Super League thanks to a stunning goal from Sam Kerr.

United led by a point at the start of the day but now find themselves two behind with Chelsea also holding a game in hand as they search for a sixth WSL title.

Kerr was denied twice early on before scoring a goal-of-the-season contender, perfectly controlling a long ball forward and then lobbing England goalkeeper Mary Earps from inside the area.

United's top scorer Alessia Russo was kept quiet as the visitors struggled to create clear chances although saw a penalty appeal waved away in the first half when Nikita Parris went down in the box.