McCabe kickstarts Arsenal's late show against Aston Villa

15.10.2023 - 16:01 rte.ie

Arsenal scored twice in added time to beat Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in the Women's Super League this afternoon with Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe kickstarting the fightback.England forward Beth Mead made a vital contribution on her first appearance in 11 months, creating the winner for Alessia Russo for the winner.Trailing to Maz Pacheco's first-half strike, the hosts looked like making it three matches without a win as they headed into 12 minutes of added time.But McCabe equalised from a tight angle and then Mead, on as an 87th-minute substitute after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, laid on the pass for Russo to score as Arsenal became only the third WSL side to win a game after trailing in the 90th minute.Manchester City scored five first-half headers as they swept aside bottom side Bristol City 5-0.Netherlands midfielder Jill Roord and Jamaica international Khadija Shaw each scored twice, with Laia Aleixandri glancing home the other.Manchester United and Leicester's 1-1 draw ensured both sides maintained their unbeaten records.Second-placed Leicester took the lead early in the second half through Aileen Whelan only for Maya Le Tissier to equalise with a header and earn a point which leaves United sixth.

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