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Chelsea wins WSL title

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Chelsea won the Women’s Super League with a 4-2 come-from-behind win over Manchester United featuring two stunning volleys from Sam Kerr to secure its third straight league title and fifth in seven years.

Arsenal, which beat West Ham United 2-0, finished second on 55 points, one behind Chelsea, and Manchester City grabbed the final Champions League spot by beating Reading to finish third.

Birmingham City was the only side relegated from the 12-team division, and it will be replaced next season by Liverpool.

Chelsea captain Magda Eriksson credited teamwork for success. “It means much winning a league but winning it this way is even more. We’ve used every single member of the squad, everyone has contribute­d. It’s a squad win. Other teams had injuries and it showed on the pitch in their results. We’ve had setbacks and injuries and even though it’s not been smooth, we’ve found a way to win. It’s the team, the girls help each other to win,” she said.

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