WSL roundup: Arsenal and City close gap on Chelsea and West Ham relegation battle
Arsenal and Manchester City secured crucial away wins against Liverpool and Tottenham, staying in contention with Women’s Super League (WSL) leaders Chelsea.
Vivianne Miedema scored her first goal for the Gunners since returning to the squad following an ACL injury. Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-0 at Prenton Park.
The win marked Arsenal as the first WSL team to reach 500 points, tying them with City at 28 points, three behind Chelsea.
In City’s 2-0 victory against Tottenham, Khadija Shaw’s 13th league goal and an own goal by Amy Turner secured the win. Despite a tougher challenge from Spurs, City maintained their advantage on goal difference.
United secured a 2-1 win over Aston Villa, with Nikita Parris scoring both goals in the first half. Villa, facing uncertainties in the League Cup, suffered a tough week.
Leicester defeated Everton 1-0, securing their second win against the Toffees in five days after a 5-1 League Cup victory.
At the bottom of the table, the relegation match of dreams took place as West Ham narrowly beat Bristol City to get them three points away from the relegation zone. Much of the match was end to end and a truly thrilling watch.