Manchester City triumphs over Manchester United in thrilling Women's Super League clash
Posted : 20 November 2023
Manchester City secured a thrilling 3-1 victory against rivals Manchester United in the Women's Super League, overcoming the challenge even with 10 players. A record home crowd of 43,615 at Old Trafford witnessed Katie Zelem's opener for United, but City responded with goals from Jill Roord, Lauren Hemp, and an own goal by Bunny Shaw. Despite Laia Aleixandri's red card, City held on, avoiding a third successive defeat and moving to third in the table with 13 points. United, previously unbeaten, sits fourth with 12 points.
In another WSL clash, Arsenal celebrated Beth Mead's return with a 3-0 win over Brighton. Mead made her first start since overcoming an ACL injury, contributing to Arsenal's second-place position with goals from Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord, and Frida Maanum. Everton and Bristol City shared points in a 2-2 draw, with City twice equalizing after Everton took the lead. Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur settled for a 1-1 draw, while Aston Villa secured a crucial win against West Ham. Villa rose to ninth with six points, leaving West Ham in 11th place, just above Bristol City on goal difference.
The Manchester City victory, Beth Mead's return, and other notable outcomes made for an action-packed day in the Women's Super League, showcasing the competitiveness and excitement of women's football.
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