The latest round of Women’s Super League action delivered plenty of goals, dominant performances, and crucial wins for teams fighting at both ends of the table. Arsenal made a statement in the North London Derby with a commanding 5-0 victory over Tottenham, while Manchester City kept up their title charge by sweeping aside Liverpool 4-0. Chelsea and Manchester United both secured important wins to stay in the race, while Leicester and West Ham picked up strong home victories.
The latest round of Women’s Super League matches had a significant impact on the league standings. Chelsea maintained their dominant position at the top with a crucial win over Everton, keeping their unbeaten run intact and extending their lead to seven points. Manchester United’s victory over Crystal Palace solidified their place in second, while Arsenal’s emphatic 5-0 win against Tottenham keeps them in the Champions League race. Manchester City’s strong performance against Liverpool sees them stay in fourth, just two points behind Arsenal. Meanwhile, Leicester and West Ham’s wins provided much-needed breathing room in the lower half, while Crystal Palace remains rooted to the bottom, facing an uphill battle to avoid relegation. With just a handful of matches left in the season, every result is becoming increasingly crucial in the title race, European qualification, and the fight for survival.
Women’s Football Blog: Game of the Weekend
The standout match of the round saw Arsenal Women, in a commanding display at Emirates Stadium, overpowering Tottenham Hotspur with a 5-0 victory in the North London Derby. The match, witnessed by 56,784 supporters, saw the Gunners take an early lead as Alessia Russo’s effort resulted in a Clare Hunt own goal. Mariona Caldentey doubled the advantage before halftime. After the break, Frida Maanum and Russo extended the lead, and Emily Fox capped the performance with a stunning long-range strike in the final minute. This triumph not only underscores Arsenal’s dominance in the rivalry but also highlights their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
WSL Results – This Weekend’s Scores
- Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace (3 – 1)
- Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur (5 – 0)
- Chelsea vs. Everton (2 – 1)
- West Ham United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (3 – 1)
- Leicester City vs. Aston Villa (3 – 0)
- Manchester City vs. Liverpool (4 – 0)
