US EditionMan City go nine points clear in WSL after 2-1 win over London City
Khadija Shaw scored her 13th league goal to secure a 2-1 win over London City Lionesses, extending Manchester City's Women's Super League lead to nine points.
- On Jan 25, Manchester City striker Khadija `Bunny` Shaw scored a late winner as Manchester City beat London City Lionesses 2-1 in London, extending their WSL lead to nine points.
- Chelsea lost 2-0 at home to Arsenal on Saturday, handing Manchester City a golden opportunity, while Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor admitted `We know the title race is probably gone`.
- City only broke through late after a failed clearance from a corner as Shaw lashed the ball into the net to win the game, despite struggling in the second half.
- The weekend's results intensified scrutiny of Chelsea's title defence as Manchester City's triumph made them almost unbackable favourites, while Sam Kerr, Chelsea forward, showed visible dismay after substitution.
- Upcoming fixtures — Chelsea's trip to City next Sunday and City's trip to Arsenal the following week — could provide a lifeline, while Liverpool won 2-0 with Mia Enderby scoring twice and Manchester United's 4-1 win at Aston Villa reshaped the top four.
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Khadija Shaw’s late goal ensured Manchester City went nine points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League with a battling 2-1 win at London City Lionesses. Kerolin gave the visitors an early lead, but the hosts levelled after the hour mark through Freya Godfrey‘s thunderbolt, only for Shaw to stab home a scrappy […] The post Manchester City Women Player Ratings vs London City Lionesses as Bunny Shaw’s Late Winner Breaks Hearts appeared firs…
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