Chelsea Women are crowned WSL champions for third time in a row; Sam Kerr masterclass helps the blues

Chelsea Women fought back to come from behind and beat Manchester United 4-2 at Kingsmeadow on the last day of the season, ensuring the WSL trophy will be staying in west London for another year. The dramatic last day summed up a challenging season perfectly, as Hayes' side once again overcame adversity to be crowned champions.

Chelsea Women were made to sweat before clinching a third consecutive Women's Super League title as they came from behind twice to beat Manchester United 4-2 and hold off Arsenal's challenge.

Sam Kerr scored two stunning volleys in the second half as Chelsea came from behind in a six-goal thriller.

Martha Thomas and Ella Toone struck either side of Erin Cuthbert's Chelsea equaliser as United battled to keep their hopes of Champions League football next season alive.

Kerr led the fightback by scoring within 60 seconds of the restart.

"In the first half I thought we were a bit nervous. I definitely felt nervous," said Kerr."In the second half it was just about playing how we play. That's why we're champions - when we play like that no one can stop us."

"Kerr scored her 20th goal of the season to secure the WSL Golden Boot for a second straight year, and it was arguably even better than the one she'd scored at the start of the half. The celebrations that followed showed that Chelsea knew the job was almost done, although there was still 25 minutes left on the clock.

By this stage, though, Chelsea were in complete control and the result was rarely in doubt. The performance in the second half had truly been that of champions, and the final whistle confirmed as much.

Champions of England yet again. But still Hayes and her players will want more, and with an FA Cup final to come next week, the celebrations of today will quickly give way to preparation for that one.

Arsenal finished just a point behind the champions after ending their season with a comfortable 2-0 win at West Ham.Manchester City's 4-0 victory at Reading also meant United's result was immaterial in the race for the Champions League as City took third spot.