Kerr latched on to a pinpoint ball excessive from Lauren James, introduced the ball down on her chest after which lifted it expertly over United goalkeeper Mary Earps and into the nook.
It was a world-class end that moved Chelsea above United and again to the highest of the desk.
“I say it each week, she is an incredible participant,” stated Chelsea supervisor Emma Hayes.
“It was an amazing staff efficiency from everybody. The gamers stepped up and we completely deserved to win.”
Chelsea at the moment are three factors above each Manchester golf equipment, who’re stage on factors in second place with seven video games remaining.
Metropolis scored an 89th-minute winner to beat Brighton 2-1.
Arsenal are 9 factors behind Chelsea with two video games in hand. They host Studying within the late recreation on Sunday.
Elsewhere within the WSL on Sunday, Tottenham misplaced 2-1 at Liverpool and West Ham had been overwhelmed 2-1 a house by Aston Villa.