Chloe Kelly scored twice in the space of 65 seconds to give Manchester City the early advantage
Chloe Kelly scored twice in the first seven minutes as Manchester City thrashed West Ham United to rise to second in the Women’s Super League.
Just 65 seconds separately the England forward’s goals as City took control early at the Academy Stadium.
Emma Snerle pulled one back for the visitors with a curling shot four minutes later but Laura Coombs’ header restored the hosts’ two-goal advantage midway through an all-action first half.
WSL top-scorer Khadija Shaw swivelled to score her 17th goal of the season after the break and Steph Houghton’s birthday goal made it five.
An unfortunate Khiara Keating own goal briefly reduced the deficit but City striker Mary Fowler scored her first WSL late on to complete the scoring.
City, who jump above Arsenal and Chelsea, now trail WSL leaders Manchester United by just three points. West Ham are eighth and remain winless in 2023.
