Michael Beardmore
BBC Sport at Villa Park

Leicester have arguably created as many, if not more, chances than their hosts but find themselves three goals behind.

It's the story of the season for the WSL's lowest scorers, who also have the lowest 'big chance' conversion rate in the division. It was 18% before kick-off and will have dropped lower now.

Villa, meanwhile, have been mostly clinical with their opportunities.

So far so good for Brighton.

The visitors, who started the day second from bottom, will leapfrog their opponents if they maintain the lead they have thanks to two goals from Greek forward Veatriki Sarri.

Their mood will be further boosted by the scoreline at Villa Park.

Leicester must be wondering how they're 3-0 down here.

The visitors have had plenty of opportunities and played some lovely football, but Villa have been clinical at the other end.

Instead of Reading finding a foothold in the game, Brighton almost create a chance which could have all but sealed victory.

A slide-rule pass towards striker Lee Geum-Min is a little too strong and Reading survive.

Reading could do with something before half-time to provide some hope before the break. About four minutes of stoppage time to get it.

CJ Bott stings Hannah Hampton's palms with a rasping drive from the corner of the area.

It was straight at the Villa goalkeeper - a yard either side and the visitors might have had a goal back.

Heading towards the break at the Madejski Stadium and Reading haven't been able to dig themselves out of the hole they're in

The hosts look like they can create openings today and, right on cue, Sanne Troelsgaard tries to outpace the Brighton defence before clipping a cute effort over the far post.

Villa break forward again at pace and Kenza Dali tries to set Rachel Daly free with a diagonal ball, but Ashleigh Plumptre cuts out the pass.

Hannah Hampton's pass is almost intercepted by Aileen Whelan, but the Leicester winger can't quite get the ball under control.

Villa have scored with both their efforts on target so far.

Leicester have tested Hannah Hampton on three occasions but have yet to find the net.

Fara Williams
Former England midfielder on BBC One

It leaves the WSL title race wide open. Man City have moved themselves from fourth into second. Joint top leaders with Manchester United. It's a massive three points.

They're on a roll, this Manchester City team.

After the opening two games, they have gone unbeaten. They know nobody is talking about them so they are just doing the work on the ground here.

Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

The midfield were excellent and we have seen when teams dominate the midfield against Chelsea, they tend to win.

Manchester City won their battles all over the pitch. It was all about how City started, how they managed the game and how they saw it out.

City were exceptional today, Chelsea were not and that's how they came out as winners.

Manchester City's players and staff gather for a debrief on the pitch, stood in a huddle as they make a snap assessment of what could be a massive win.

This is their first win over Chelsea in 11 meetings - a run which stretched back to 2017.

Impressively, City stopped an out-of-sorts Chelsea from scoring for the first time in 23 WSL matches.

Almost three for the hosts.

Kenza Dali outmuscles her marker inside the Leicester area but blazes her shot high over Janina Leitzig's crossbar.

Leicester living dangerously.

Izzy Christiansen
Everton and England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Manchester City completely outclassed Chelsea in the first half.

They have capitalised on Chelsea after they spent midweek travelling to Lyon in the Champions League.

This is a massive win in the Women's Super League title race.

The magnitude of this win is clear to see from the expressions of the Manchester City players.

Beaming smiles all round as the home camp celebrate.

The Foxes break forward again with Aileen Whelan, who feeds Hannah Cain inside the Villa area.

Cain tries to find a team-mate with a backheel but it her colleagues aren't on the same wavelength and the hosts clear their lines.

Another twist in the title race!

Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor called this a "must-win" game and that's exactly what his team have done.

First-half goals from Filippa Angeldahl and Lauren Hemp move City into second place, only behind Manchester United on goal difference.

Anyone dare pick the champions at this stage? Nope.