WSL: Chelsea beat Leicester to maintain perfect start
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Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the new Women's Super League season with a 1-0 win over Leicester on Sunday, when tributes were paid to former Liverpool manager Matt Beard.
The Reds had postponed their scheduled fixture at Aston Villa following Beard's death, which was announced late on Saturday.
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Beard, 47, had two spells in charge of Liverpool, guiding them to back-to-back WSL titles with the Reds in 2013 and 2014, and left the club in February before a brief stint at Burnley.
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The Clarets earlier confirmed their Women's National League match against West Brom had also been postponed
Beard took charge of Chelsea and also West Ham following his first role at Millwall Lionesses in 2008.
Brighton got their first win of the new WSL season after beating West Ham 4-1 at Broadfield Stadium
Caitlin Hayes headed the Seagulls in front from a corner after 23 minutes, with Kiko Seike then drilling in a low strike to double the lead before the break.
The Irons - who lost their opening two WSL games to London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal - pulled a goal back early in the second half through a penalty from Viviane Asseyi.