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Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa: Rytting Kaneryd stunner hands champions narrow victory in WSL opener

Chelsea made the perfect start under new manager Sonia Bompastor.

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Joanna Rytting Kaneryd’s goal ensured Chelsea began life under new manager Sonia Bompastor with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

The Swede’s 36th-minute curled left-footed stunner was enough for the Women’s Super League champions to overcome a stern challenge from Villa, who were also managed by Robert de Pauw for the first time.

De Pauw’s impact on the Villans was clear to see in a promising display which saw Missy Bo Kearns miss a huge chance, with opposing goalkeeper Hannah Hampton kept busy throughout.

But ultimately Chelsea’s quality shone through at Kingsmeadow as they made the perfect start to their 2024-25 campaign.

The Blues are seeking a sixth title in a row this term but a first without legendary former boss Emma Hayes, who ended her 12-year reign at the end of last season.

Fans will have been encouraged by the first 90 minutes under Bompastor as her new-look side, which included new signing Lucy Bronze, kicked off a new era in West London.

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Cian Cheesbrough

Cian is a sports journalist with experience writing for national title, including LiveScore, MailOnline, Eurosport and Sky Sports. He has covered a number of key events during his time in the industry, including from the press box at live Champions League fixtures.

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