A second-half Lauren James brace either side of Fran Kirby's header eventually gave Emma Hayes' champions an important victory after the champions spurned a string of chances in the opening period.

Robert Vilahamn accepts Tottenham are still not at Manchester City's level after his side were beaten 2-0 by the Women's Super League high-fliers.

The Villans have now lost all four of their away WSL matches against the Red Devils but threatened Mary Earps' goal several times both before and after Rachel Daly's 60th-minute penalty.

WSL Matchday 12 results:

Brighton 0-3 Chelsea
Manchester United 2-1 Aston Villa
Everton 0-1 Leicester
Tottenham 0-2 Manchester City
Bristol City 1-2 West Ham
Liverpool 0-2 Arsenal


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