Manchester City defeats Arsenal 4-2 to remain top of WSL

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Women’s Super League season with a 4-2 comeback victory against Arsenal. The win keeps City at the top of the table, two points ahead of Chelsea.

Arsenal initially took the lead in first-half stoppage time through Lisa Baum, followed by a second goal from Alessia Russo early in the second half. However, Manchester City responded twice. Lauren Hemp scored two goals, including a strike that deflected off an opponent, while Kerstin Casparij equalized in the 63rd minute. Bunny Shaw secured the win for City with her fifth goal of the season in the 84th minute.

The defeat leaves Arsenal in 10th place with five points from five matches. Elsewhere in the league, Chelsea defeated West Ham 3-0 to move into second place, and London City Lionesses secured a dominant 6-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.