The Blues moved to the top of the table with a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Sandy Baltimore's stunning first-half strike proving enough to secure three important points against our title rivals.

It was a significant response after dropping points against Everton in the league last weekend and being held to a goalless draw by BK Hacken in the Champions League. Chelsea also demonstrated their defensive strength by keeping City's dangerous attack at bay.

'The players worked really hard and the performance was a good one,' said Bompastor.

'Especially to not concede a goal against this side, Manchester City, so I think it was a strong defensive performance.

'We can take some confidence from this game, but many games have to be played. It is still early in the season.

'We are also a team right now that is able to drop points against different teams. It's good to win against top sides, but we have work to do and to be a little bit more consistent,' she added.

Bompastor also singled out Veerle Buurman for praise after the defender impressed following her introduction early in the first half, helping to restrict Khadija Shaw's influence. She was voted the Star of the Match on the Chelsea Official App.

'I felt Veerle Buurman had an exceptional game,' the Chelsea head coach said.