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Leicester's WSL survival hopes fade after Brighton loss

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  • Leicester lost 1-0 to Brighton, extending their losing streak to seven matches.
  • Chelsea beat Aston Villa 4-3 to reclaim second place in the WSL.
  • West Ham drew with London City Lionesses and beat Liverpool to boost survival hopes.

Leicester City's Women's Super League survival hopes suffered a major blow as they lost 1-0 to Brighton, deepening their relegation fears. According to reports, the defeat leaves them four points adrift of safety with four games remaining, extending their losing streak to seven matches. Kiko Seike scored the only goal of the match for Brighton, assisted by Rosa Kafaji, who was later named player of the match, sources said.

Chelsea kept their title hopes alive with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Aston Villa in a seven-goal encounter, according to reports. Sjoeke Nusken scored the winning goal, helping Chelsea reclaim second place in the WSL. However, they remain nine points behind leaders Manchester City, sources indicated.

West Ham United's mixed results have given them a survival boost. They drew 1-1 with London City Lionesses, with Oona Siren scoring a volley for West Ham, according to reports. However, they also secured a crucial 1-0 away win against Liverpool, thanks to an own goal from Liverpool's Cornelia Kapocs, sources said. That victory moved West Ham seven points clear of the relegation play-off place, easing their relegation concerns.

Rosa Kafaji was named player of the match for her performance in Brighton's win over Leicester, according to reports. It remains unclear how Leicester will respond to their deepening crisis, and whether Chelsea can close the gap on Manchester City.

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