Man City beat Arsenal 4-2 in WSL thriller

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 4 Oct, 19:24 · Archive

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 4-2 in a Women's Super League match, coming from behind twice.

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 4-2 in a thrilling Women's Super League match, coming from behind on two occasions. Alessia Russo gave Arsenal the lead with a superb strike, but City fought back to win and maintain their perfect record in the league.

The victory puts City 10 points clear of Arsenal after five matches. Kerstin Casparij made an impact after coming on as a second-half substitute, scoring with her very first touch of the ball. The result increases pressure on Arsenal and their head coach Renée Slegers, with the title hopes of last season's runners-up now appearing to hang by a thread.

How it is being reported

• Slegers: Arsenal not in title conversation and in need of a reviewSky Sports · 4 Oct, 19:38
• Shaw seals Manchester City’s thrilling 4-2 win over Arsenal to keep up 100% WSL runGuardian Sport · 4 Oct, 19:07
• Man City fight back to defeat Arsenal in thriller!Sky Sports · 4 Oct, 19:00
• 'Wonderful finish!' - Russo's superb strike puts Arsenal back in front vs Man CitySky Sports · 4 Oct, 18:45

In this story: Manchester City · Arsenal · Alessia Russo · Kerstin Casparij · Renée Slegers

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