Manchester City Women now hold a nine-point advantage in the Women's Super League after a weekend of crucial results. City secured a 2-1 victory over London City Lionesses on Sunday, with Khadija Shaw scoring an 86th-minute winner. This hard-fought win extended their formidable run to twelve consecutive WSL victories, solidifying their position at the top.
The Manchester club's lead was bolstered by reigning champions Chelsea Women's 2-0 home defeat to Arsenal Women on Saturday. Beth Mead opened the scoring for Arsenal early in the second half, with Mariona Caldentey adding a second goal shortly after at Stamford Bridge. This marks Chelsea's second league defeat of the season. Manchester City Women currently sit on 36 points from thirteen matches, while Chelsea Women have 27 points from the same number of games. Arsenal Women are third with 26 points, keeping their own title hopes alive.
