GOLAZONEWSChelsea move top of WSL after narrow win against Manchester City
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- Chelsea defeated Manchester City 1-0 to take the lead in the Women's Super League.
- Sandy Baltimore scored the decisive goal for the hosts at Stamford Bridge.
- Manchester City were reduced to 10 players during the second half of the contest.
Chelsea climbed to the summit of the Women's Super League following a 1-0 victory over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. The result marked the first defeat of the season for the visitors, who had previously found the net in every one of their 21 competitive matches this campaign.
The decisive moment arrived during first-half stoppage time when Sandy Baltimore secured the win with a strike. Manchester City faced further difficulty in the second half when they were reduced to 10 players.
Elsewhere in the league, Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace. Maya Le Tissier celebrated her 150th club appearance by scoring in the match, helping Manchester United move into fourth place in the standings.