Sam Kerr struck four goals in a scintillating display as Chelsea ruthlessly brushed aside West Ham to reach a fourth successive Continental League Cup final.
The Women’s Super League leaders, who won the cup in 2020 and 2021, were 3-0 up after just 22 minutes, with Kerr scoring twice, either side of a neat Fran Kirby finish.
West Ham errors contributed to each goal and their generosity continued to hand Kerr her third, with Hawa Cissoko’s stumble allowing the Australian to run clear and slot home.
After Lauren James struck a fifth goal, Kerr was again left unmarked to net her fourth before Guro Reiten netted the Blues seventh with a deflected effort.
The Blues, beaten by Manchester City in last season’s final, will face Arsenal for the trophy at Selhurst Park on 5 March.
The only concern for Emma Hayes’ side was Kirby limping off with an injury in the first half.
