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Chelsea thrash Man Utd in WSL as Olid’s tough start continues

Chelsea captured their maiden victory of the new Women's Super League campaign by dismantling Manchester United 5-0 at Leigh Sports Village. The outcome handed United manager Eva Olid a dismal inaugural home fixture, prolonging her squad's winless start prior to an upcoming test against Arsenal.

Sjoeke Nusken opened the scoring for the visitors before Keira Walsh hammered home a long-range strike to double the cushion by the break. Star-of-the-match Lauren James added a third shortly past the hour mark, followed four minutes later by an Ellie Carpenter finish and a stoppage-time strike from Lucy Bronze to complete the rout.

Elsewhere, Brighton mounted an impressive two-goal turnaround to salvage a 2-2 deadlock at Birmingham City. The newly promoted hosts established a commanding edge via second-half strikes from Oceane Hurtre and Lily Crosthwaite, bolstered by strong goalkeeping from Sophie Baggaley.