Ellie Carpenter shines as Chelsea defeats Birmingham City

Australian international Ellie Carpenter was named Player of the Match as Chelsea defeated Birmingham City 2-0 in the Women’s Super League. Playing in a more advanced wing-back role, Carpenter recorded the most touches in the opposition box and five shots during the match at Stamford Bridge. Her performance contributed to Chelsea maintaining an unbeaten start to the campaign.

In other WSL action, Steph Catley reached a milestone by making her 100th appearance for Arsenal, who secured a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Manchester City continued their perfect start to the season with a 4-2 win over Liverpool, featuring Mary Fowler in the starting lineup. Additionally, London City Lionesses defeated Charlton Athletic 4-1, while Kaitlyn Torpey scored for Newcastle United.

In Italy, Wini Heatley’s AS Roma lost to Juventus on penalties in the Serie A Cup final.