Liverpool manager Matt Beard believes Chelsea have grown stronger since the arrival of Sonia Bompastor in the summer, claiming the squad could be split into two Women’s Super League (WSL) teams and “finish first and second”.

Nüsken is shown a yellow card for a tug on Holland and Liverpool have a free kick just in front of the halfway line. 83 min: Another substitution – for Liverpool this time. Höbinger is replaced by Cornelia Kapocs with around seven minutes left to play.

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression,

Chelsea beat Liverpool on Sunday to make it six wins from six in the Women's Super League this season. Here's what both managers told BBC Sport after the game. Liverpool boss Matt Beard: "There are positives to take but obviously we have to cut out the little errors that led to their goals.

Liverpool put together a decent effort over all, but it was a comfortable win in the end by Chelsea at St. Helens Stadium with late goals in both halves providing the difference.