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Arsenal extend lead at top of WSL as first-half flurry sees off Reading
Arsenal moved five points clear of the WSL title holders, Chelsea, with a dominant 4-0 defeat of Reading.
‘Arsenal ooze class but you never know,’ hopes Liverpool’s Rachael Laws
Rachael Laws is always diligent about doing her revision. Liverpool’s goalkeeper routinely studies video clips of future opponents, reminding herself of a striker’s little idiosyncrasies, a penalty-taker’s quirks and whether a goalscoring midfielder favours their left foot or their right.
Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action
Having begun to find a rhythm to their play with style and swagger, Manchester United’s capitulation against derby rivals Manchester City was surprising. With United five points ahead of their neighbours going into the game, victory would have hugely damaged any hopes City had of Champions League football and kept them with a foot firmly in the title race. Instead, United are off the pace at the top and have City firmly on their heels. Manager Marc Skinner pointed to the reason for the underwhelming performance: “I just think Man City have a lot of experienced players who have been around this league for a long time, [whereas] we’re embedding quite a lot of players.” He’s right: the experience of winning leagues and being able to get results in high-stakes games cannot be underestimated. United held out until Caroline Weir’s stunning chip in the 81st minute. Against Arsenal the preceding week it was a sublime pass from Vivianne Miedema for Stina Blackstenius to put in that denied them all three points. United need to see out games against the WSL’s traditional top-three but that will come with time, experience and the pain of these late concessions still stinging. Now their mettle will be tested in the race for top three. SW
Catley's Arsenal, Kerr's Chelsea goalless
Steph Catley's Arsenal have remained two points ahead of Sam Kerr's Chelsea at the top of the Women's Super League after an entertaining goalless draw at Kingsmeadow.
Chelsea and Arsenal play out goalless stalemate in tight WSL tussle
LONDON : Title rivals Chelsea and Arsenal cancelled each other out in a tight 0-0 draw in the Women's Super League on Friday.
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal: Gunners stay top after WSL title rivals play out goalless draw
Arsenal stayed two points clear of Chelsea at the top of the Women’s Super League after an entertaining goalless draw between the title rivals at Kingsmeadow.
Late Fleming goal ruled offside as Chelsea held by Arsenal
Arsenal maintained its lead atop the Women's Super League on Friday afternoon after a 0-0 draw at Chelsea.