Chelsea

American

[chel-see] / ˈtʃɛl si /

noun

a former borough in Greater London, England: now part of Kensington and Chelsea; many residences of artists and writers.
a city in E Massachusetts, near Boston.
a female given name.

Chelsea British

/ ˈtʃɛlsɪ /

noun

a residential district of SW London, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: site of the Chelsea Royal Hospital for old and invalid soldiers ( Chelsea Pensioners )

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Hinds started victories against Australia and Ghana at left-back in October and December respectively, while Chelsea's Niamh Charles has struggled with injuries but has also played in the position.

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With fifth-placed Chelsea due to play Arsenal and Aston Villa in their next two games, this is looking like a chance for United to cement their position in the Champions League places.

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The Gunners host Chelsea on Sunday but, with Arsenal and City due to meet in April, they will feel their presence close behind.

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Since signing for City, Semenyo has scored four league goals and provided one assist, a goal contributions record which is bettered only by Chelsea pair Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro, who have six apiece.

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Chelsea and Manchester United are up next in the Premier League, the two teams immediately below Villa, and United will go third if they beat Crystal Palace on Sunday.

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