WSL Round-Up: Sam Kerr Marks Chelsea Return with Goal, United Thrash Lionesses, Leicester Stun Liverpool

SME News UK. Sam Kerr made a dream return to action after 20 months on the sidelines as Chelsea and Manchester United maintained their perfect starts to the Women’s Super League season. Meanwhile, Leicester City pulled off a shock win over Liverpool, despite being reduced to 10 players for most of the second half.Kerr Scores on Comeback as Chelsea Beat VillaAfter nearly two years out with an ACL injury, Sam Kerr marked her return with a goal in stoppage time to seal a 3-1 win for Chelsea over Aston Villa at Villa Park.Aggie Beever-Jones gave the reigning champions the lead in the first half, heading home from close range after Villa goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck failed to clear Ellie Carpenter’s cross.Ebony Salmon equalised for the hosts with a spectacular first-time effort that looped over Hannah Hampton in the 34th minute, but Chelsea regained the lead after the break. Keira Walsh’s low strike took a deflection off Missy Bo Kearns and found the bottom corner.Kerr, who came on with 15 minutes remaining, pounced in the 93rd minute to score a scrappy third and secure all three points for the Blues — her first appearance since January 2024.Le Tissier and Malard Star as United Hit FiveManchester United captain Maya Le Tissier celebrated her 100th appearance in style, playing a pivotal role in a dominant 5-1 win over London City Lionesses at Hayes Lane.Le Tissier opened the scoring from the penalty spot just three minutes in, and then set up United’s second — a cross from Jayde Riviere that flew in from a tight angle.Melvine Malard continued her excellent form with a quickfire second-half brace, her first coming after neat work from Jess Park and her second a powerful header from Anna Sandberg’s cross.Despite a consolation goal from former United forward Nikita Parris, who opened her account for the Lionesses, Jess Park restored United’s four-goal lead with a stunning strike into the top corner to round off an emphatic performance.Ten-Player Leicester Stun Wasteful LiverpoolLeicester City defied the odds to claim their first win of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Liverpool at the King Power Stadium.Shannon O’Brien was shown a second yellow card for dissent in the 56th minute, leaving the hosts with 10 players. But just moments later, Emily van Egmond headed in unmarked from Janice Cayman’s pinpoint delivery to give Leicester the lead.Despite relentless pressure from Liverpool, Rick Passmoor’s side held firm to secure a memorable win and condemn the Reds to back-to-back defeats to start the season.