Gunners see off Chelsea challenge

The FA Tesco Women's Premier League
2pm, Sunday 8 November 2009

Jennifer Beattie grabbed a second half hat-trick as Arsenal came from two goals down to pick up a fifth consecutive victory with a 3-2 win at Chelsea.

Lianne Sanderson and Leanne Champ both scored inside the first eight minutes as the home side roared into the lead.

But substitute Beattie pulled a goal back just after the break before notching an equaliser with 20 minutes to play.

And with the Gunners pushing forward for the winner, Beattie popped up in the 90th minute to give the visitors all three points.

Elsewhere, Doncaster Belles claimed a 2-0 win over Bristol Academy thanks to goals from Emma Johnson and Vicky Exley.

In the day's other games, Nottingham Forest held Millwall Lionesses to a 1-1 draw while Watford and Birmingham finished 2-2.

Meanwhile, Leeds Carnegie sealed their place in The FA Tesco Premier League Cup Semi-Final following a 5-0 win over Blackburn.

Ellen White and Sue Smith scored two goals each, while Carla Cantrell also got on the scoresheet as Leeds set up a last four clash with Chelsea.