Chelsea defeated Manchester United 3-1 in a Women’s Super League match on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of the table to two points after four consecutive wins. The result comes despite recent injury setbacks for the champions, raising questions about their attacking strength.
chelsea entered the season facing concerns after losing striker Mayra Ramirez to a long-term injury and with star forward Sam Kerr continuing her recovery. However,England striker Aggie Beever-Jones has quickly emerged as a key player,scoring in each of her first four WSL games – a first for a Chelsea player. Her form has been instrumental in maintaining Chelsea’s winning start and solidifying their position as title contenders.
Beever-Jones opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick on Sunday, contributing to chelsea’s fourth victory of the campaign. Her performance underscores a remarkable run of form that began at the start of the 2024-25 season.
Statistical analysis reveals Beever-Jones to be a highly efficient goalscorer. She has netted 13 goals despite an expected goals (xG) value of 8.57, exceeding her xG by a league-leading +4.43. Furthermore, she boasts the second-best minutes-per-goal ratio in the league, finding the net every 109 minutes.
