"When Alyssa Thompson fired in a superb ninth-minute opener, Chelsea looked on course for another routine win. However, Liverpool's defence held firm and the Reds levelled in the 33rd minute and held out until half-time. The Chelsea manager, Sonia Bompastor, introduced further attacking options in the second half, including Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones, but a solid defensive display from Liverpool ensured Chelsea were unable to find a winner as the hosts earned their second point of the season."
"With 79 minutes on the clock and Manchester City 3-0 up, Vivianne Miedema would have been forgiven for taking her foot off the gas. However, this is not the Dutch player's mindset and she produced a quintessential moment of quality. Winning possession with a perfectly timed sliding challenge on Julia Zigiotti Olme, she got to her feet to unleash a cutting through ball for Bunny Shaw."
Alyssa Thompson scored in the ninth minute to give Chelsea an early lead, but Liverpool equalised in the 33rd minute and kept the score level until half-time. Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor introduced attacking substitutes Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones in the second half, but Liverpool's defence remained resolute and secured a 1-1 draw, earning their second point of the season. The draw extended Chelsea's unbeaten WSL run to 34 matches. Chelsea have eight fewer points than after nine games last season and sit three points behind Manchester City. Vivianne Miedema created the most chances and played a decisive through ball for Bunny Shaw. Arsenal face concerns after back-to-back draws and surrendering a 2-0 lead against Bayern Munich.
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