Women's Super League: Ruthless Chelsea put four past Man Utd
Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra commentary and follow text updates of Manchester United against Chelsea before five other matches in the Women's Super League.
Manchester United Women suffered a devastating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea in a grueling display of dominance. Eva Olid's team struggled to cope with Chelsea's relentless pressure, conceding 25 shots and managing only two shots of their own. Despite United's valiant efforts in the first half, Chelsea's numerical advantage and superior execution proved too much to overcome.
Lauren James came closest to breaking the deadlock early on, only to see her effort deflect wide. The visitors' misery continued as Dominique Janssen mishandled a pass, leading to Sjoeke Nusken's clinical finish, pushing Chelsea ahead 2-0 at the break. United's plight deepened as Ellen Carpenter added a fourth goal in the second half, capitalizing on a rebound after Carpenter herself had saved Chelsea's earlier shot.
Lucy Bronze sealed the match minutes later with a decisive fifth goal, leaving United fans in shock. Manager Eva Olid now faces a challenging task to revive her team's fortunes as they prepare to face Arsenal in their next fixture.
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