WSL: Chelsea see off title rivals City, fired-up Arsenal win derby

Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert celebrates at the final whistle after the Barclays Women's Super League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire. 

Chelsea moved to the top of the Women's Super League table as they beat title rivals Manchester City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Mayra Ramirez made the breakthrough in a tight game with a cool finish into the bottom corner in the 75th minute before Guro Reiten wrapped up victory four minutes later.

The win maintained Chelsea's perfect start to the WSL season after seven games and lifted them above City and into first place.

Alessio Russo's early goal helped Arsenal secure a comfortable victory in the north London derby as they beat Tottenham 3-0.

Russo struck after just 63 seconds with first-time finish into the bottom corner before Frida Maanum extended the lead.

Stina Blackstenius added a third in the 66th minute as the Gunners continued their impressive form under interim boss Renee Slegers.

Slegers said Arsenal "had some extra fire" to beat their rivals after last season's 1-0 defeat in the north London derby.

"It was for them, the players have been talking about it, we want to stay in the moment, the players had some extra fire.

"Alessia scoring early helped us big time, we're very happy with the start of the game.

"It's very positive and it means a lot for staff and fans. People are smiling and I'm happy with what's happening at the moment."

Mariona Caldentey registered two assists, including a first-time pass which set up Arsenal's third.

The Spanish midfielder, who joined from Barcelona in the summer, also slipped through Russo for the opener.

"She's fantastic in training and games, she's super intelligent," Slegers added. "She works really hard. She's a great player and I think the pass was fantastic."

However, Arsenal remain one point behind Brighton after Fran Kirby scored a late winner to help the Seagulls return to winning ways with a 3-2 victory over West Ham.

After taking control through goals from Rachel McLauchlan and Kiko Seike, Brighton let their 2-0 lead slip as the Hammers levelled through two quickfire Katrina Gorry goals scored in the space of six minutes.

However, Kirby had the final say in the 82nd minute when her strike bounced in off a post to give Brighton their fifth league win this season.