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Recap: Tottenham Women 0-2 Chelsea Women: Blues one more win away from a fourth league title

Chelsea moved a step closer to retaining the Women’s Super League title with a comfortable win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

A goal in each half from Sam Kerr earned the Blues yet another victory on the road to restore their two-point lead at the top of the Women’s Super League.

Spurs goalkeeper Becky Spencer was forced to make a string of saves in the early stages, before Sam Kerr slotted the Blues ahead from close range four minutes before half-time.

Kerr made it 2-0 soon after the restart, her 20th league goal of the season.

The Blues, who are still in the hunt for a historic quadruple, are now two points clear at the top of the table.

Manager Emma Hayes spoke after the game and was adamant the job was not yet done.

It [the game vs Reading] will be a cup final for us and I’ll approach it as such. We have to win the game.

As coaches we want everything. Some people have played a lot of football in recent weeks and this is another real credit to the whole squad for getting the win.”

Emma Hayes’ side know a win against Reading on the final day of the campaign on Sunday will see them edge Manchester City to the title.

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