Chelsea wins Subway Women's League Cup, defeating Manchester City

Chelsea won the Subway Women's League Cup, defeating Manchester City 2-1. This victory marks the first trophy for coach Sonia Bompastor. Mayra Ramirez scored early for Chelsea, while Yui Hasegawa's own goal decided the match. Arsenal bounced back from their FA Cup exit with a 3-1 win over Everton, thanks to two goals from Alessia Russo. Liverpool also achieved a significant 3-1 victory against Manchester United, with Olivia Smith scoring twice. Crystal Palace secured a crucial 3-1 win over Aston Villa, moving closer to safety in the league. Brighton ended a seven-match winless streak by narrowly defeating Tottenham 1-0, with Fran Kirby scoring the only goal.