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Costly defeat: Chelsea now face a hugely difficult task to retain the WSL title

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Phil Medlicott2 minutes ago

Chelsea suffered a huge blow in their pursuit of the Women's Super League (WSL) title as a dramatic 4-3 loss at Liverpool left leaders Manchester City firmly in the driving seat.

Emma Hayes' side led through a ninth-minute header from Aggie Beever-Jones - in the team for the injured Lauren James - before Liverpool turned things around via efforts from Sophie Roman Haug in the 51st minute and Gemma Bonner midway through the second half.

A chaotic finale then saw Beever-Jones net her second with 10 minutes of normal time to go before substitute Leanne Kiernan restored the hosts' advantage a minute later.

Teagan Micah's own goal brought things level once again two minutes later but Bonner headed in the winner in stoppage time.

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