Manchester United Women had been unbeaten in the league this season but that came to an end during the weekend against Chelsea Women.
Chelsea scored twice in four minutes after a goalless first-half through Sam Kerr and Lauren James to give the Blues a 2-0 lead before Alessia Russo’s strike gave United a glimmer of hope with 20 minutes to go.
As Manchester United pushed for an equaliser, Chelsea scored a third goal in stoppage time through Erin Cuthbert.
Chelsea have 18 points as leaders Arsenal at the top of the Women’s Super League table but have played a game more than Arsenal.