Sam Kerr’s last-gasp header ensured Chelsea maintained their grip on the prime of the Women’s Super League desk with a 1-1 draw towards Arsenal on the Emirates.
The hosts managed a lot of the competition however couldn’t discover the final touch till captain Kim Little fired dwelling from the spot on 57 minutes after Niamh Charles was punished for her problem on Caitlin Foord.
Steph Catley’s second-half effort from distance hit the crossbar and the Gunners, who have been largely the dominant aspect, regarded set to seal all three factors, however the resilient Blues got here alive within the closing 10 minutes.
Jelena Cankovic was introduced on for Sophie Ingle and rapidly made probably the most of her 81st-minute substitution, sending a stunning lengthy ball to Kerr who nodded within the equaliser on the stroke of full-time.
The outcome ensured the three-time defending champions remained three factors away from Manchester United, who moved into second place with a 6-0 thumping of Liverpool.
United at the moment are degree on 25 factors with Arsenal, who dropped to 3rd, however their prolific afternoon gave them the benefit on purpose distinction, netting a complete 24 thus far this season to the Gunners’ 20.
It took simply six minutes for Lucia Garcia to fireside within the opener earlier than Alessia Russo and Hayley Ladd made it three earlier than the midway level.
Emma Koivisto’s 63rd minute personal purpose added to Liverpool’s woes, which have been exacerbated when Martha Thomas and Rachel Williams put the sport firmly out of attain.
Everton moved as much as fifth place after a 3-2 victory over Reading.
Katja Snoeijs opened the scoring with a low shot from the sting of the realm within the ninth minute, earlier than Jess Park made it two for the Toffees.
Justine Vanhaevermaet pulled one again for the guests on the hour however Gabrielle George netted for the hosts only a minute later, and Reading have been solely in a position to claw yet another again by way of Deanna Cooper.
