Emma Hayes' side squeaked ahead of Manchester City at the summit with four games to play, deposing the leaders on goal difference.

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has addressed a potential spat that could split the Lionesses after Lauren James 'unfollowed' her England team-mates Mary Earps and Ella Toone on social media.

KATHRYN BATTE: Emma Hayes probably knew there would come a time where she would have to weather a storm. The last month has brought scrutiny of the kind she has not faced before.

LUCY FRAZER: It is hard to imagine, given its success now, that the FA banned women's football from its grounds from 1921 until 1971.

The Chelsea manager faced widespread criticism for her remarks made last week, including Arsenal legend Ian Wright who said her words could have 'finished' the Gunners' boss.

MATT HUGHES: Sky and BBC will show the same amount of live games in the one-year extension for the same fees they have been paying over the last three years

Sam Kerr 's legal team have yet to lodge their arguments with the British court where her racial harassment case will be heard - ten days after the papers were due

'One of the nicest parts about being retired is that I don't have to eat at that same level that I had to before,' Watt, 35, said on Sky Bet's Stick to Football podcast, describing his then-diet as a 'job.'

Fellow teammate and girlfriend of Rachel Daly, Sarah Mayling, has responded to the Lionness hero's shock retirement from international football.

KATHRYN BATTE: The 32-year-old scored 16 goals across 84 caps - which saw her play in as many as six different positions for the Lionesses - including left back and striker.