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Man United drop to second after defeat to Chelsea
direct to your inboxA spectacular goal from substitute Lauren James was not enough as Manchester United were knocked off the top of the Women's Super League table by defending champions Chelsea.Emma Hayes' side ran out 2-1 winners at Kingsmeadow thanks to goals from Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby.Reds goalkeeper Mary Earps worked hard to deny Australian international Sam Kerr multiple times in the opening minutes, but Harder made the breakthrough after half an hour, sliding the ball home after a period of intense Chelsea pressure, when Magda Eriksson forced a goalline clearance and Kirby struck the post.United’s Kirsty Hanson had a goal ruled out shortly afterwards for offside, and it took the half-time break and the effort of substitute