Tottenham Hotspur Women 0-1 Manchester City Women: Sky Blues boost top three hopes

Manchester City boosted their Champions League qualification hopes with a narrow win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's Super League.

Caroline Weir bundled home a scrappy opener in the 61st minute after good work from Hayley Raso.

Tottenham created little in response as the visitors cantered to victory.

City stayed fifth — two points behind Spurs in fourth and five points behind third-place Manchester United having played one game fewer.

Tottenham's 2-1 win over City in September started a four-game winless run for the Sky Blues who were hampered by injuries in the first half of the season.

But Gareth Taylor's side are now in the midst of a fine run of form, winning six of their past seven in all competitions, including a victory over champions Chelsea in the League Cup final last weekend.

After a cagey first half, the visitors took control in the second period with Weir striking the post from a free-kick in the 54th minute.

Raso also went close after the restart, forcing Tottenham keeper Rebecca Spencer into a smart save with a shot across goal.

And the City pair combined for the opener with Scotland midfielder Weir bundling in a rebound after a fierce Raso strike.

Tottenham are away to champions Chelsea on Wednesday, 23 March in their next WSL fixture, while City host Reading in the league on Wednesday, 16 March.

Formation 4-4-2

Formation 4-3-3

Match ends, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Manchester City Women 1.

Second Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Manchester City Women 1.

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Angela Addison replaces Maéva Clemaron.

Kerys Harrop (Tottenham Hotspur Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Julie Blakstad (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Kerys Harrop