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An own goal by defender Lucy Bronze against Everton cost Chelsea top spot in the Women’s Super League as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home, allowing Manchester City to leapfrog them with a 5-0 drubbing of West Ham.
Bronze headed the ball back across the goal to tee up Sandy Baltimore to score from close range in the 28th minute, but five minutes later her attempted clearance rolled into her own net to put Everton level. The visitors held on for a draw as Chelsea dropped points for the first time since the opening day of the season.
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