Chelsea vs Manchester United, 2023-24 English Women's Super League
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Lauren James hat trick helps Chelsea beat Man United
Chelsea's England forward Lauren James scored a superb hat-trick to secure a 3-1 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and keep her side clear at the top of the Women's Super League but it was far from plain sailing for the hosts.
Game Information
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Location: London, England
Attendance: 20,473
Women's Super League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 9 | +14 | 24 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 9 | +11 | 21 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 9 | +10 | 17 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 9 | +10 | 16 |
Line-Ups
Chelsea
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Hannah Hampton (GK) |
| 12 | Ashley Lawrence |
| 26 | Kadeisha Buchanan |
| 39 | Nathalie Björn |
| 21 | Niamh Charles |
| 10 | Lauren James |
| 22 | Erin Cuthbert |
| 11 | Guro Reiten |
| 8 | Melanie Leupolz |
| 19 | Johanna Rytting Kaneryd |
| 2 | Mia Fishel |
Manchester United
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Mary Earps (GK) |
| 6 | Hannah Blundell |
| 14 | Jayde Riviere |
| 21 | Millie Turner |
| 4 | Maya Le Tissier |
| 10 | Katie Zelem |
| 17 | Lucía García |
| 7 | Ella Toone |
| 12 | Hayley Ladd |
| 11 | Leah Galton |
| 23 | Geyse |
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