Manchester City have now conceded three times as many goals as Chelsea and twice as many as Arsenal in the WSL this season after their high-scoring defeat to the Gunners on Sunday. We just need to improve and get better. The Republic of Ireland striker Leanne Kiernan scored her first league goal since May to earn Liverpool victory over West Ham, looking confident in front of goal again as she backed up her strike against the Hammers in the FA Cup on Wednesday.
It was great movement as well, the way she ghosted in. When you are in a dogfight at the bottom, mental strength and resilience are key. They have not always been evident for Crystal Palace this season but there is no doubt they are improving. Their draw at Brighton was far from a classic but the Eagles fought back from a terrible error to take a hard-earned point against player opponents.
During a match that, in general, will not be remembered for its quality, there was one moment of magic that earned Manchester United their fifth league win in a row. The Norwegian forward has formed a habit of scoring against Spurs in the two-and-a-half years since she arrived in England. Her goal on this occasion took her tally against the club to six in the league, the most she has managed against any opponent.
Injuries to Dominique Janssen and Jayde Riviere in the second half will be a worry for United as they continue in their race for a Champions League spot. Kelly Gago scored twice, taking her tally to three since joining from Nantes in January. Moving up to eighth and away from the danger zone will make this a particularly sweet win.
Aston Villa would have been hoping to turn a corner under their new manager, Natalia Arroyo, and gave a robust display. However, Chelsea found a way, as formidable teams usually do. For You. The Morning Edition. Saved Articles 0. Reading History. My Topics. My Account. My Membership. Recommend inkl. About inkl. Get all your news in one place. One app. The Guardian - UK. TG Eagles flying in right direction When you are in a dogfight at the bottom, mental strength and resilience are key.
