Chelsea flex title-winning credentials but Man City following closely

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Chelsea restored themselves to the top of the WSL on goal difference with a 6-0 win at Charlton, showing their depth and ability to hurt opponents in various ways. Nathalie Bjorn, Melvine Malard, and Ellie Carpenter scored before the break, while Aggie Beever-Jones and Giulia Dragoni added after. Chelsea finished with 34 shots and over 70% possession. Charlton struggled to offer a similar threat, managing only one effort on target.

Manchester City beat London City Lionesses 2-1, with Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp scoring. City responded well when London City equalized, with Hemp restoring their lead just 122 seconds later. Despite being far from comfortable, City took three valuable points, finishing the day second on goal difference to Chelsea.

Arsenal was held by Aston Villa, drawing after dominating the game with 27 shots and an expected goals value of 2.68. They finally scored in the final five minutes, highlighting their lack of clinical edge. Arsenal have scored just eight goals across their opening eight games, conceding nine, and are still unbeaten in four but are not performing at their usual level.