Liverpool and its stunning return to Women’s Super League.

The Reds had been away from the top flight for seven years, but goals from Niamh Charles and Liverpool captain Steph Houghton ensured they picked up all three points.

It was a dream start for Liverpool, who took the lead inside two minutes through Charles. The 19-year-old stole possession off Chelsea defender Jonna Andersson before coolly slotting the ball past Blues goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger.

Houghton then doubled Liverpool’s lead with a stunning long-range effort in the 29th minute. The Liverpool captain picked up the ball on the edge of her own penalty area before unleash an unstoppable strike into the top corner.

Chelsea pulled a goal back in the second half through substitute Fran Kirby, but Liverpool held on for a famous victory.

It was a Liverpool team full of attacking intent and they caused Chelsea all sorts of problems throughout the game. Liverpool’s front three of Natasha Dowie, Lucy Bronze and Asisat Oshoala were a constant menace and it was Bronze who scored the equaliser in the second half.

Liverpool have made a great start to the season and they will be looking to build on this performance in their next game against Manchester City. Liverpool are proving that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Women’s Super League and they will be hoping to challenge for the title this season.

Chelsea, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways in their next game. Liverpool’s return to the Women’s Super League has been a great success so far and they will be looking to build on this in the coming weeks.

The result sees Liverpool move up to third in the Women’s Super League table, level on points with second-placed Chelsea. Liverpool will be looking to build on this victory when they take on Arsenal in their next game.