James takes early initiative against Manchester City to fire Chelsea into final
Continental Cup semi-final: Manchester City 0-1 ChelseaEmma Hayes’ side set up final showdown with Arsenal
Chelsea reached the Women’s League Cup final for the fifth time in succession with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City. Lauren James’ early goal in a competitive encounter was enough to see them set up another meeting with Arsenal despite coming under significant pressure from their title rivals.
It was a victory that ended Manchester City’s scintillating run of 12 wins in all competitions and hopes of lifting the domestic treble. One of those victories had included a 1-0 win over Emma Hayes’ side in the league in mid-February, a result that had confirmed Gareth Taylor’s side as firm title contenders.
