Chelsea wins third consecutive Women’s Super League title

By: The Associated Press Posted: 8:30 AM CDT Sunday, May. 8, 2022 Last Modified: 10:55 AM CDT Sunday, May. 8, 2022

LONDON (AP) — Sam Kerr's two goals helped Chelsea clinch a third successive Women's Super League title on the final day of the season by beating Manchester United 4-2 on Sunday.

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LONDON (AP) — Sam Kerr's two goals helped Chelsea clinch a third successive Women's Super League title on the final day of the season by beating Manchester United 4-2 on Sunday.

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LONDON (AP) — Sam Kerr’s two goals helped Chelsea clinch a third successive Women’s Super League title on the final day of the season by beating Manchester United 4-2 on Sunday.

A comeback against United after trailing twice ensured Arsenal did not overtake Chelsea with a 2-0 victory over West Ham at the same time.

Martha Thomas’ header for fourth-place United was canceled out by Erin Cuthbert and Ella Toone’s strike in the 25th was followed by Kerr’s equalizing volley a minute into the second half.

Chelsea's Guro Reiten celebrates scoring her side's third goal of the game, during the FA Women's Super League soccer match against Manchester United, at Kingsmeadow Stadium, London, Sunday May 8, 2022. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)

Guro Reiten’s close-range finish gave Chelsea the lead for the first time in the 51st minute and another volley from Kerr in the 66th wrapped up a fifth WSL title for Emma Hayes’ side.

Canadian international midfielder Jessie Fleming came in for Chelsea in the 77th minute. The 24-year-old from London, Ont., who has won 99 caps for Canada, was booked three minutes later.

Chelsea can add another title next Sunday in the Women’s FA Cup final against Manchester City, which closed the WSL season by beating Reading 4-0 and finished third to take the final Champions League place.