WSL: Arsenal carry on sensational form

-

 Liverpool 0 - 2 Arsenal

Arsenal equalled a Women's Super League record of 12 successive wins with a fairly routine victory over Liverpool.

They led 2-0 within 22 minutes after Lia Walti thumped in the opener and Frida Maanum beat goalkeeper Rachael Laws from close range.

Liverpool carried a threat against the Gunners and could have had a penalty in the second half when Caitlin Foord appeared to handball it in the box but it was not given.

With play allowed to carry on, it fell kindly for Emma Koivisto in front of goal but she struck it straight at alert goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger.

Matt Beard's hosts saw more of the ball and created further chances in the second half as captain Niamh Fahey struck wide and striker Katie Stengel headed over the bar.

Foord hit the outside of the right post in the first half. Stina Blackstenius was then denied by Laws from close range after the break.

Ballon d'Or runner-up Beth Mead had a quiet afternoon, though she was played in behind in the first half and could have had a clear sight of goal but for her poor touch. She also came close late on but was denied by Laws.

One Arsenal fan replied on Twitter: "One of the most underrated players. She deserves it all!"

More Reaction

Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall told BBC Sport: "It was tricky, it is tough to play a third away game within a week. I like the heart we put on the pitch today. We work extremely hard for each other. We showed that we matched them and we were very good expressing ourselves on the ball. That's the difference."

This is how the official Liverpool Twitter account responded to their defeat:

One Liverpool fan told us: "It wasn't a great performance. A lot for the team to work on now!" 

The pundit Izzy Christiansen told BBC Two: £Being back in the WSL, it is a working process for Liverpool. This is another harsh lesson for them to realise that this league is improving year after year. It is really difficult to compete in this league."

Click here to read more news and stories from the exciting world of women's football.

Popular posts from this blog

EFL: Ipswich promoted to Premier League

-
Image
Ipswich Town 2 - 0 Huddersfield Town Ipswich Town soared back into the Premier League by cruising to a win over Huddersfield at Portman Road. Wes Burns gave the home side a first-half lead. This was then doubled by Omari Hutchinson early in the second with a shot from the edge of the penalty area. Click here to discover more news from the English Football League. Ipswich have finished the Championship season on 96 points. This is just one less than champions Leicester. They have become the first team since Southampton in 2011-12 to go from League One to the Premier League in successive seasons.  McKenna is also only the fifth manager in the club's history to win promotion to the top flight. This follows Alf Ramsey - later Sir Alf - in 1961, Bill McGarry in 1968, John Lyall in 1992 and George Burley in 2000. He is certainly is some great company there. From a Huddersfield perspective, the result also confirmed that they will be playing in League One next season. They were a Pre
Read more

FA Cup: United win on penalties

-
Image
 Manchester United 3 - 3 Coventry City Manchester United won 4-2 on penalties  United somehow progressed to the FA Cup final for the second successive season, following a dramatic semi-final victory over Coventry City. The Reds edged past the Sky Blues on penalties after a crazy and eventful 120 minutes to set up a rematch of last year's final, against Manchester City. Following goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes, United appeared to be in total and complete control. Despite having a few chances, it did look like this was one match too far for Coventry. However, goals Ellis Simms and O'Hare reduced the deficit and made things very nervy for Ten Hag's side. Then in stoppage time, Haji Wright kept his nerve in stoppage time to score from the spot and send the game into extra time. Many Manchester United fans were furious at this point.  Disgraceful performance from #mufc https://t.co/sibOvrXJB0 pic.twitter.com/dPV06sMrkJ — Jay Dee (@JDESFNews)
Read more

Premier League: Another strange performance from Manchester United

-
Image
Manchester United 1 - 1 Burnley Zeki Amdouni scored a late penalty to grab what could he a priceless point for relegation-threatened Burnley in the Premier League at Old Trafford. Despite another unconvincing display from Manchester United, they did look well set for victory thanks to Antony's well-taken 79th-minute effort. Then Burnley got a penalty  Although the referee John Brooks managed to miss the foul in real time, unlike against Wolves the video assistant referee, Peter Bankes, stepped in. Substitute Amdouni managed to send the keeper the wrong way and earn Burnley this point  This result moved Burnley to within two points of fourth-bottom Nottingham Forest, whom they play at Turf Moor on the final day of the season.  There could still be a dramatic fight for survival with Burnley, Luton and Forest all scrambling to avoid relegation to the Championship.  You can watch the highlights of the match in the video below. The footage from YouTube is from the official Burnley
Read more