Fowler sets up City goal as derby draw ends winning start
Ellie Carpenter played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, which put Chelsea top on goal difference.
Mary Fowler provided the pass for Manchester City's goal before Manchester United scored late to secure a 1-1 Women's Super League draw at Leigh Sports Ground. City's first dropped points of the season allowed Chelsea to take top spot.
Fowler set up Bunny Shaw in the 66th minute, with the striker getting past Dominique Janssen and firing into the far corner on her 100th WSL appearance. Elisabeth Terland then equalised for United in the 89th minute.
Ellie Carpenter completed 90 minutes for Chelsea as it overturned a one-goal deficit to defeat Crystal Palace 3-1. Chelsea leads City on goal difference, with both teams on 19 points. London City Lionesses has 16 points in third place, while United is fourth with 11.
Emily van Egmond's Charlton Athletic is still without a point after losing 1-0 to Birmingham City, its seventh consecutive defeat. Substitute Wilma Leidhammar scored in the 68th minute, leaving Charlton at the foot of the table.
