Sam Kerr got 30 minutes off the bench but couldn’t hit the scoresheet after returning to action following her wedding as the English Women’s Super League resumed over the weekend.
Kerr was a 61st minute substitute for Chelsea in their 5-0 home win over West Ham United.
Ellie Carpenter put in a full shift for the Blues, while Hammers captain Katrina Gorry started and played the first half.
Carpenter was involved in the lead-up to Alyssa Thompson’s goal for 3-0, working hard down the right channel before her lay-off led to the assist from Johanna Kaneryd.
Alyssa. Thompson. Scores. Goals. 🔥#CFCW pic.twitter.com/rmMUZv1Cod
— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) January 11, 2026
On Saturday, Arsenal players, officials and fans offered support to Kyra Cooney-Cross who missed their 0-0 draw with Manchester United for personal reasons.
Cooney-Cross returned to Australia following her mother’s cancer diagnosis, with the Gunners showing their support during Saturday’s game in her absence.
Steph Catley started and played 89 minutes, earning a 6/10 rating for Goal.com who wrote: “Good on the ball and generally solid at the back. Should’ve done better with a big chance from a McCabe corner, though.”
Caitlin Foord was a 63rd minute substitute, receiving a 6/10 rating for Goal.com who wrote: “Brought plenty of directness to the game, albeit without being able to find that goal Arsenal needed.”
The Arsenal family is with you, Kyra ❤️ pic.twitter.com/g9kkdqJDx0
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) January 10, 2026
Clare Hunt put in a full shift and help Tottenham keep a clean sheet in a 1-0 home win over Leicester City. Emily van Egmond started and played 74 minutes for the Foxes.
Charlize Rule started and played 77 minutes in Brighton’s 2-1 loss away to Aston Villa.
Everton skipper Clare Wheeler played 75 minutes in their 2-0 defeat away to Manchester City.
Wini Heatley’s AS Roma are set to take on Juventus in the Italian Super Cup later on Sunday.
