Women’s Super League: Manchester City Reclaim Top Spot
In a thrilling matchup, Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw scored twice in the second half to lead her team to a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. This win propelled City back to the top of the Women’s Super League (WSL) standings, surpassing Chelsea who had taken the lead with a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday.
A Hard-Fought Victory
Gareth Taylor’s team faced significant pressure from Liverpool, but ultimately emerged victorious. The Reds took the lead in the 41st minute with Olivia Smith’s stunning shot from outside the penalty area. However, City equalized when Shaw headed home Lauren Hemp’s cross just after the hour mark. The winning goal came in stoppage time, as Shaw held off a defender and fired home the winner.
Other WSL Matchups
In other league action, summer signing Elisabeth Terland scored her first two goals for Manchester United in their 3-0 win over visiting Tottenham Hotspur. Brighton continued their impressive start to the season with a 1-0 win at promoted Crystal Palace. These victories left United and Brighton level on nine points with second-placed Chelsea, while Liverpool and Arsenal trail behind in fifth and sixth place.
Current Standings
The current WSL standings see Manchester City at the top with 10 points from four games, followed closely by Chelsea, Manchester United, and Brighton. Liverpool and Arsenal sit in fifth and sixth place, respectively, with five points each. Everton remains at the bottom with two points, while Aston Villa and Leicester City are tied with two points each after their 0-0 stalemate.
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