Chelsea kick-start WSL season by thrashing Utd

Chelsea thrashed Manchester United 5-0 in the Women's Super League on 13 September 2026, with goals from Sjoeke Nüsken (21'), Keira Walsh (32'), Lauren James (61'), Ellie Carpenter (65'), and Lucy Bronze (90'+6'). The result gave Chelsea 4 points from their opening two games, bouncing back from a 1-1 opening-day draw with Aston Villa. Manchester United, managed by new head coach Eva Olid, suffered a second consecutive defeat and managed only one shot on target.