LONDON: Manchester City beat London City Lionesses 2-1 on Sunday to move three points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League. Arsenal drew 1-1 with Aston Villa.
Khadija Shaw put City ahead in the 53rd minute. She rounded London City goalkeeper Mary Earps before scoring her ninth league goal of the season.
Jana Fernández equalised for the hosts in the 71st minute. She met a corner with a flicked header at the near post. Lauren Hemp restored City’s advantage three minutes later, scoring the winner in Bromley.
The result put City three points ahead of Chelsea. Their title rivals will face Charlton Athletic later on Sunday. At Emirates Stadium, Chasity Grant gave Aston Villa the lead in the 24th minute with a deflected shot.
Arsenal dominated the match but struggled to beat goalkeeper Akane Okuma. The hosts recorded 27 attempts to Villa’s one, yet remained behind until the closing stages.
Substitute Stina Blackstenius delivered a cross from the right in the 85th minute. Alessia Russo met it with a header that went in off the far post.
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Arsenal continued searching for a winner. Georgia Stanway fired over from close range during stoppage time. Caitlin Foord then sent another effort high and wide.
Manchester City will host West Ham United on Saturday, November 7. Arsenal travel to Liverpool on Sunday, November 8.
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Manchester City beat London City Lionesses 2-1 to move three points clear at the top, while Arsenal drew 1-1 with Aston Villa despite dominating the match.
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