WSL Roundup: Manchester City Stumble at Villa as Arsenal Close on Second
Runaway leaders Manchester City stuttered in their quest to move closer to the Women's Super League title, held to a frustrating goalless draw at lowly Aston Villa. Andrée Jeglertz's side looked disjointed on their return from the international break, with the home side dominating the first half and creating the better chances to take the lead.
Arsenal Secure Convincing Victory
Olivia Smith and substitute Stina Blackstenius fired Arsenal to within two points of second-placed Manchester United with a 2-0 victory at London City Lionesses. Smith struck in the 15th minute, and Blackstenius added a second 14 minutes from time, as the Gunners claimed the win at a blustery Copperjax Community Stadium. Arsenal have a game in hand on both United and third-placed Chelsea.
Everton Snatch Late Winner
Kelly Gago came off the bench to fire Everton to a 2-1 victory at Tottenham, just their fifth league win of the campaign. Yuka Momiki had given the visitors a 12th-minute lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but Signe Gaupset's 76th-minute equaliser looked to have snatched a point for the hosts until Gago struck seven minutes from time.
Liverpool Boost Survival Hopes
Liverpool took a huge step forward in their survival bid with a 2-0 win over bottom club Leicester in St Helens. Beata Olsson fired the hosts into a 10th-minute lead, and a late penalty from Ceri Holland confirmed a win that moves Gareth Taylor's side four points clear of danger.
Current WSL Standings
- Manchester City Women: 43 points
- Manchester United Women: 34 points
- Chelsea Women: 33 points
- Arsenal Women: 32 points
- Tottenham Hotspur Women: 29 points
