Manchester United vs Chelsea: Women’s Super League – BBC Sport

It was a rare sunny day in Manchester, but there was nothing out of the ordinary from Chelsea – they were ruthless, clinical and ended the day as winners again.

But this was a special day for the Blues as they not only produced the goods on the pitch but partied in style in the stands throughout.

Ramirez’s stunning display set the tone as she dribbled past defenders, shrugged and had fun throughout, delivering for the fans who traveled from London on Saturday morning.

“Emma, ​​what’s the score,” the fans chanted and she turned to raise her hand, showing five, as the game continued in the background, apparently going unnoticed.

There was also a cameo for England international Kirby, who came on as a substitute for the final 20 minutes and was able to enjoy the success he has played such a big part in throughout his Blues career.

The damage was done early that day. Chelsea came out of the blocks firing as Ramirez nodded in Guro Reiten’s curling cross for the opener.

Ramirez headed back minutes later for Kaneryd, who caught keeper Mary Earps cold before Nusken was once again set up by the Colombian forward.

Ramirez’s second goal was a special one as he dribbled past two defenders in the United box and fired nonchalantly into the far corner.

And before United could settle in the second half, Leupolz made it 5-0 to Chelsea, slotting into an empty net after a defensive horror show.

Kirby capped off a very successful spell at the club with a late goal and was swarmed by her teammates immediately afterwards as she took in the admiration of the Chelsea fans.

It was a poor end to a week in which Manchester United celebrated winning their first major women’s trophy by beating Tottenham at Wembley to lift the Women’s FA Cup, just days before manager Skinner signed a new contract extension.

That performance only underlined the gap between the WSL’s elite and United this season and the level Hayes’ side have set for those watching in England.

This is the legacy he leaves behind.