Chelsea took a significant step towards securing a Champions League spot for next season with a convincing 4-1 victory over Everton, fueled by Sam Kerr's impressive double. The win keeps Chelsea in second place, six points behind leaders Manchester City, and crucially, four points clear of third-placed Manchester United.
Kerr's goals brought her level with Fran Kirby as Chelsea's joint all-time leading scorer in the Women's Super League, with 63 goals. Chelsea's win was marked by a strong second-half performance, with goals from Ellie Carpenter and Erin Cuthbert sealing the win. Kerr's achievement drew praise from Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor, who hailed her as one of the best players in the world. Meanwhile, Manchester United's hopes of Champions League football were hindered by a frustrating goalless draw at Tottenham Hotspur, leaving them vulnerable to being overtaken by Arsenal.
In other matches, London City Lionesses thrashed Leicester City 5-1, and West Ham United beat Liverpool through an early own goal.