to build a fire and other stories by jack london

Despite a dominant performance from United and a far-from-vintage display from Chelsea, United were victims once again to the seemingly one rule in English women’s football: don’t give Chelsea a chance without taking your own. Momentum is a powerful thing in football and right now it’s in Chelsea’s hands. In his post-match reflection, United manager Marc Skinner quipped that the 13 goals scored by Chelsea in the lead-up to Sunday’s FA Cup clash didn’t help his side, and it’s not difficult to discern that a 1-0 victory here will only tip towards Chelsea’s favour. Chelsea continue momentum towards domestic double Here's the main talking points from Wembley Stadium. It was Chelsea's day but celebrations will no doubt be short-lived as attention will quickly turn to Wednesday night's meeting with West Ham in the WSL. It was a nail-biting end to the game as United came close to scoring an equaliser in the dying stages of stoppage time. Harder set up Sam Kerr for the match's only goal just before the 70-minute mark and the Blues put in a dogged defensive display to see out the match's remainder as United hunted for an equaliser.Ĭelebrations ensued in the blue half of Wembley Stadium as Chelsea got over the line. United were ultimately left to rue their chances as the second half cut a different story courtesy of the introductions of Pernille Harder and Sophie Ingle who breathed new life and a dose of experience into a Chelsea side struggling to get on top of things. READ MORE: Sam Kerr edges out Manchester United to claim fifth FA Cup title in front of record crowd READ MORE: Emma Hayes dedicates Women's FA Cup triumph to 'suffering' Chelsea fans The warning signs were there, however, and Chelsea failed to find a foothold in the opening proceedings as a fluid United attack pulled apart Chelsea's defence but were betrayed by a lack of clinical edge in the final third.

Chelsea secured a fifth FA Cup trophy triumph and a third on the bounce following a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Įmma Hayes' side got off to a slow start in the capital as Leah Galton looked to have fired the Red Devils in front inside the opening minute before a quick VAR check confirmed Ella Toone was offside in the build-up.

To build a fire and other stories by jack london