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London City Lionesses Demonstrate Progress Despite Loss

If Jocelyn Prêcheur required a demonstration of how far his team have advanced in recent weeks, the weekend's match against the champions provided just that. The game concluded in a two-goal loss to Chelsea, but his side performed admirably at their opponent's ground and posed multiple challenges for their opponents. London City controlled 43% of possession – perhaps more than expected – and managed the same number of shots on target (3), with Isobel Goodwin providing a significant danger with her forward runs. “When we compare to earlier in the season when we played other leading teams, it was really good,” Prêcheur said. “The encouraging aspect is that we start to see a team – that was the primary objective. We observed a team that protected and pushed forward together. We must continue to improve.”

Liverpool FC Vow to Persevere

The Reds' head coach, the team's boss, delivered a motivational message to his side as the wait for their first points persists. After another defeat, on this occasion 2-1 at the expense of Spurs, he said: “We must fight our way out. Our focus is evident. The team is striving so hard to turn this into a improved position but it takes some patience and backing from everyone. Unfortunately, currently, we’re suffering setbacks, but we will keep fighting.” Superficially, it was an balanced match at the venue – with comparable ball control, chances created and opportunities – but after securing an early lead, the away side performed lacking intensity as Tottenham mounted a comeback. It was a further concerning example of the Reds’ propensity to fade in games, surely the priority for the coach to address if he is to turn their fortunes around.

Fran Kirby and Seike Fill Michelle Agyemang Void

Brighton & Hove Albion proved they can manage in the absence of their temporary forward Michelle Agyemang, even after suffering a defeat to Manchester United. Agyemang was ruled out for the season last week after sustaining a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament while representing for England. Existed some concern about how Brighton would cope, but the experienced forward and the Japanese international showed they are fully equipped of compensating for the scoring output by scoring in the 3-2 defeat. “The team reacted positively to begin,” Brighton’s head coach, the boss, remarked. “The players improved as the match progressed, we applied our pressing better. More positive, again. We could have added a few additional goals in the second half. Facing a very good defensive team, to create the chances we managed in the match was good, but we need to be more clinical.”

Skinner Takes Encouragement After Defeat at City

Rehanne Skinner found optimism from West Ham’s performance against the Sky Blues, despite a 1-0 defeat. While the Hammers, bottom on goal difference, have yet to earn a result, they took a positive approach and did not shy away from attacking City. A inefficiency in front of goal was West Ham’s downfall at the Joie Stadium but it is only a question of time before they achieve a positive result. “It's frustrating we’ve failed to gain anything from the game, and considering all the minutes the players have had over the recent break the attitude and desire from the players [was great], and the resilience as well,” the manager said. “We’ve got to turn things around.”

Everton Avoid Self-Sabotage with Kelly Gago Double

A stoppage-time equaliser by the French forward rescued the team's blushes as they shared the points in a six-goal thriller at Villa Park. The French forward notched the first goal with her first goal of the season after a impressive Everton beginning. Villa drew level just before half-time. The remaining period was end-to-end, as each side took advantage of the other’s porous defence. An unlucky deflection by the defender swung the momentum the home side's way, putting them 3-2 up, but the scorer came to Everton’s rescue after the manager's side had missed opportunities on multiple openings. The team's streak absent a league victory now stands at half a dozen games.

Duo’s Magic Helps The Gunners Find Form

The North London side recorded their third straight victory in every tournament as the Swedish striker scored twice and Alessia Russo contributed another in a comprehensive win of Leicester. It was a another beginning of the campaign for Blackstenius, who set up her strike partner to give Arsenal ahead, then, after a Sari Kees inadvertent strike, ended her five-game drought with a double of her personal tally. Arsenal have looked far from title contenders but a dominant opening period by Russo and Blackstenius created chaos and unleashed the slick and audacious Arsenal that most people anticipate considering the team’s calibre. “There were fresh combinations in the lineup in this match as well, so that requires time to gel,” said head coach, the boss, “but in my view it performed really well, especially in the opening 45 minutes.”

Women's Super League League Table

Pos	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Chelsea Women	7	11	19
2	Man City Women	7	10	18
3	Man Utd Women	7	14	17
4	Tottenham Hotspur Women	7	1	15
5	Arsenal Women	7	10	14
6	London City Lionesses	7	-9	9
7	Brighton & Hove Albion Women	7	0	7
8	Aston Villa Women	6	0	7
9	Everton Women	7	-4	5
10	Leicester Women	7	-8	5
11	Liverpool FC Women	6	-9	0
12	West Ham Women	7	-16	0