CHELSEA returned to the top of the WSL table with a 2-0 victory over West Ham on Women's Football Weekend.
The women's football initiative takes advantage of the international break in the men's game to put the WSL and Championship front and centre.
Chelsea's title rivals Manchester City went three points clear on Saturday with a 3-1 win over rivals
"I'm not going to be harsh on my team, we're playing a game every three days," coach Hayes said.
"When you do this time and time again I don't think it is always going to be top, top performances, but you gut it out. I'm really pleased with my team.
"If you want to win the league you have to come here and win. I knew what the game would be, so well done to our team.
"I want to give them a pat on the back. Normally I'm hard on them, but today I am really pleased."
The run-in sees Chelsea play Liverpool,
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