Manchester City moved to the top of the Women’s Super League after beating London City Lionesses 2-1, while Alessia Russo rescued a point for Arsenal with a late equaliser against Aston Villa.
Arsenal dominated possession and created 27 shots at the Emirates Stadium, but were made to pay for their lack of finishing when Chasity Grant put Villa ahead in the 25th minute with the visitors’ only effort of the match.
Villa goalkeeper Akane Okuma produced eight saves as her side defended deep and resolutely. Arsenal finally broke through in the 85th minute, when Russo headed in from Stina Blackstenius’ cross.
Renee Slegers’ side pressed for a winner in the closing stages, but could not complete the comeback and had to settle for a draw.
Manchester City move top of the WSL
City secured the points at Hayes Lane after surviving a testing first half against London City. Mary Earps made a crucial double save before the interval to keep the hosts out.
Bunny Shaw then rounded Earps to open the scoring soon after the restart, her ninth goal of the season. London City responded when Jana Fernandez headed in from a set-piece.
Their equaliser lasted only 122 seconds. Lauren Hemp restored City’s advantage by finishing from Mary Fowler’s delivery, and the visitors held on despite Shaw also striking the post.
