Chelsea showed further signs of improvement as they cruised to a 3-0 win at West Ham United but Newcastle United, who could have gone top, suffered their first defeat of the season, going down 3-1 away to Fulham.

She looks to make the cross, but West Ham can clear. Naalsund eventually attempts an audacious strike from distance as the ball falls to her feet, but the midfielder’s effort flies just wide. 35 min: Manchester United have dominated this match so far and deserve to be in the lead.

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