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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<ul><li>James scored a stunning opening goal for Chelsea</li><li>Scored her seventh WSL goal of the season </li><li>Chelsea beat Bristol City 3-0 </li></ul>

Video: Lauren James that is sensational! Chelsea ace scores stunning long-range goal against Bristol City

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Chelsea star Lauren James scored an incredible long-range goal in the 17th minute to hand her side the lead against Bristol City in a Women's Super League clash on Sunday.James received the pass from Sophie Ingle and went past her marker with ease, before scoring a screamer from nearly 20 yards out.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">That is an incredible strike from Lauren James! 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarclaysWSL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarclaysWSL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFCW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFCW</a> <a href="https://t.co/kG155Lzl12">pic.twitter.com/kG155Lzl12</a>— Barclays Women's Super League (@BarclaysWSL) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarclaysWSL/status/1736391941330211208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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After James' opening strike, Erin Cuthbert doubled the lead in the 34th minute and in the 59th minute of the game, Matildas star Sam Kerr scored a third goal which all but sealed the match for the Blues.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

It was a much-needed win for Emma Hayes' side who were on the back of a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Arsenal and a frustrating goalless draw against Hacken in the Women's Champions League.Sunday's win helped the Gunners restore their three-point lead over Manchester City and Arsenal at the top of the table.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Video: Lauren James that is sensational! Chelsea ace scores stunning long-range goal against Bristol City | Goal.com

Chelsea star Lauren James scored a sensational goal to hand her team the lead against Bristol City in the WSL on Sunday.