Chelsea vs Manchester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

Chelsea registered their first points of the Women’s Super League season as Fran Kirby’s finish and a Maren Mjelde penalty saw the defending champions defeat Manchester City 2-0 at Kingsmeadow.

Kirby struck the opener in the 42nd minute and Mjelde added a spot-kick with 12 minutes of normal time remaining as Emma Hayes’ side bounced back from the shock 2-1 loss at Liverpool in their campaign opener last Sunday.

Gareth Taylor’s City created a number of chances, particularly in the first half, which included a Laura Coombs shot that Ann-Katrin Berger did superbly to divert against a post, but they were unable to save themselves from another loss following last weekend’s 4-3 reverse at Aston Villa.

Match ends, Chelsea Women 2, Manchester City Women 0.

Second Half ends, Chelsea Women 2, Manchester City Women 0.

Offside, Chelsea Women. Ann-Katrin Berger tries a through ball, but Sam Kerr is caught offside.

Substitution, Chelsea Women. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd replaces Lauren James.

Foul by Magdalena Eriksson (Chelsea Women).

Substitution, Chelsea Women. Niamh Charles replaces Guro Reiten.

Substitution, Chelsea Women. Ève Périsset replaces Maren Mjelde.

Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Julie Blakstad replaces Khadija Shaw.