"Her side meant business when they arrived at Kingsmeadow on Sunday for their first match of 2026 and a thumping 5-0 win over West Ham sent a message they will not be dethroned without a fight. Within 49 seconds they were 1-0 up - Yu Endo's own goal the second fastest in Women's Super League history - and by half-time they led by four. Sandy Baltimore's second goal of the afternoon from the penalty spot in the 70th minute wrapped up an impressive 5-0 win."
""We are in a different place from last season where we were at the top. But I think the club has been in this situation before. "I'm comfortable - even if I wish we could be at the top. The only thing we can control is that we put in the best performance in every game to make sure we get the three points. "We will fight until the end.""
Chelsea sit six points behind Manchester City in the Women's Super League and face a challenging run of fixtures to reclaim top spot. Sonia Bompastor's side responded to the deficit with a 5-0 win over West Ham, scoring within 49 seconds and leading 4-0 by half-time, finishing with Sandy Baltimore's penalty in the 70th minute. Chelsea aim to defend three domestic titles and win the Women's Champions League. Early-season slip-ups, including defeats and underwhelming draws, cost ground as scoring faltered. Recent results, including 14 goals in two matches, suggest improved ruthlessness and a bid to peak later in the season.
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