Sam Kerr may still be itching to get back into action with Chelsea after her injury woes, but the Matildas captain was in celebratory mood with her teammates at Stamford Bridge as she embraced them for the win that may have cemented another Women's Super League crown.

Sam Kerr, the Chelsea striker who captains the Australia women's national football team, has appeared in court charged with racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. She attended a hearing at Kingston Crown Court in relation to an incident in Twickenham, south-west London, on 30 January 2023.

After nearly a year out, Kerr was seen moving well with her teammates as she celebrated her team's vital 1-0 win over Arsenal in the Women's Super League on Sunday night. The victory from Chelsea was a monumental step in the title race with the club moving seven points clear at the top of the table with Arsenal dropping to fourth.

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