Chelsea blew Manchester City away at Stamford Bridge to turn around a two-goal deficit and book their place in the Women's Champions League semi-finals. Having lost the first leg 2-0 in Manchester, Sonia Bompastor's side knew they needed to score at least twice - and the hosts were relentless from the off.

Chelsea staged a big first-half comeback to march into the semifinals of the Women’s Champions League with a 3-0 victory over Manchester City.

Chelsea were jubilant, a mammoth effort rewarded with the comeback they knew was possible. “We were never in doubt,” said captain Millie Bright. In the past two weeks, they have won the League Cup, stretched their advantage at the top of the Women’s Super League, and progressed to a fourth Champions League semi-final in five seasons.

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Chelsea Women’s streak of matches versus Manchester City over the last two weeks didn’t take as much of a toll on our squad as it did City’s. To ensure we avoid as many issues from tiredness as possible,