Khadija Shaw led Manchester City to a thrilling last-minute comeback victory against Liverpool, scoring twice to secure a 2-1 win in the Women’s Super League match. Shaw’s heroics at Anfield not only sealed the three points for City but also propelled them to the top of the league table.
The Jamaican striker first found the back of the net with a powerful header from a Lauren Hemp cross just before the hour mark, cancelling out Olivia Smith’s opener for Liverpool. Shaw continued to be a threat, hitting the post as City pushed for a winner. In stoppage time, she delivered the decisive blow with a fierce strike into the roof of the net, sending the City fans into a frenzy.
Meanwhile, Elisabeth Terland starred for Manchester United as they secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Terland, who joined United from Brighton in the summer, scored two well-taken goals in the first half, with Maya Le Tissier adding a third from the penalty spot in the second half. United’s flawless start to the season sees them trailing City by just one point.
Brighton also remained in contention at the top of the table following a controversial 1-0 win against Crystal Palace. Spain striker Bruna Vilamala found the net for Brighton, but Palace protested vehemently, claiming a foul on their goalkeeper in the build-up to the goal.
In other matches, Everton and West Ham played out a 1-1 draw, with Everton securing their first goal of the season through an own goal by West Ham’s Camila Saez. Aston Villa and Leicester City are still searching for their first wins of the season after a goalless draw at Villa Park.
The Women’s Super League continues to deliver excitement and drama as teams compete fiercely for the top honours this season. Shaw’s memorable performance for City against Liverpool underlines the competitive nature of the league and sets the stage for more thrilling matches to come.