Chelsea ease to London derby victory over West Ham

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Melvine Malard gave the Blues a first-half lead but they had to wait until the 80th minute before Keira Walsh gave them some breathing space, and Maika Hamano added a late third.

Alexia Putellas and Kadidiatou Diani both scored twice as London City Lionesses swept past Tottenham 6-1 at the BetWright Stadium.

Danielle van de Donk and Delphine Cascarino also found the net as the visitors announced themselves as potential title contenders in style.

Victoria Pelova pulled one back for sorry Spurs, who had been unbeaten in second place after winning three of their opening four games.

Ruby Mace netted twice as Everton beat winless Birmingham 2-1.

Mace scored either side of in-form Blues striker Oceane Hurtre’s fifth goal of the campaign.

Kiko Seike also hit two as Brighton picked up their first Women’s Super League win of the season, 5-1 against fellow slow starters Charlton.

Fran Kirby, Maisie Symonds and Gabby George were also on target after Cassandra Korhonen had given Charlton an early lead at the Amex Stadium.

The south-east Londoners, promoted to the WSL for the first time last season, are still without a point to their name after five matches.

Abbie Larkin earned Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa after Noelle Maritz put the hosts in front.