Manchester City beat Arsenal to keep perfect WSL start

Manchester City maintained their perfect WSL record with a win over Arsenal, while London City Lionesses routed Tottenham, according to multiple reports.

Etihad Stadium, à Manchester

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Manchester City extended their perfect start to the WSL season with a comeback victory over Arsenal, according to BBC Sport and The Guardian. Khadija Shaw scored the decisive goal in a thrilling win, as reported by The Guardian, while BBC Sport noted that City fought back to beat a struggling Arsenal side.

Lauren Hemp scored twice in the match, leaving Arsenal in 10th place after a poor start to the campaign, according to The Independent. The same source also reported that London City Lionesses secured a statement victory over Tottenham.

BBC Sport's analysis of the early WSL season highlights that London City are gelling as a team, while Manchester City are flying at the top of the table.

Sources

  1. BBC SportLondon City gelling, Man City flying - takeaways from WSL start (new window)bbc.co.uk
  2. BBC SportMan City fight back to beat struggling Arsenal (new window)bbc.co.uk
  3. The IndependentManchester City beat hapless Arsenal as London City Lionesses rout Spurs in statement win (new window)independent.co.uk
  4. The GuardianShaw seals thrilling win over Arsenal to extend Manchester City’s 100% WSL start (new window)theguardian.com