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James and Carpenter lead Chelsea surge as sorry Spurs hit for six in WSL again
Two goals each from a rampant Lauren James and battling Ellie Carpenter helped Chelsea cruise past Tottenham and keep the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the Women’s Super League table. It was a thrilling show
Published 18 October 2026 at 13:13 UTC
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and a statement from the home team, a game laden with stunning goals after a frustrating first half that allowed Tottenham more of the ball than Chelsea would have been happy with.