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After 20 months out, Sam Kerr makes stunning goal-scoring return
- Sam Kerr marked her return to Chelsea’s lineup after a lengthy absence since early 2024 by scoring in their 3-1 Women's Super League victory against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday.
- Kerr returned after a 20-month absence caused by a chronic ACL injury and was initially on the bench for Chelsea's opening WSL fixture against Manchester City.
- Chelsea led 2-1 when Kerr came on as a substitute in the 75th minute after goals from Aggie Beever-Jones and an own-goal by Missy Bo Kearns, with Ebony Salmon briefly equalizing.
- Kerr scored her 100th goal for Chelsea by ramming home a loose ball three minutes into stoppage time, securing the second straight league win for the WSL champions.
- Kerr’s goalscoring return marked a significant boost to Chelsea's attack as they maintain a perfect start in their title defense this season.
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Soccer-Manchester United hammer London City, Chelsea's Kerr scores in WSL return
LONDON (Reuters) -Manchester United striker Melvine Malard scored twice in her side's 5-1 thrashing of London City Lionesses and Sam Kerr netted on her return for Chelsea after a long injury lay-off as they beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the Women's Super League on Sunday. Read full story
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