Arsenal Edge Out Man City in Seven-Goal WSL Thriller

Arsenal Edge Out Man City in Seven-Goal WSL Thriller

Arsenal Edge Out Man City in Seven-Goal WSL Thriller

Wow, what a game we just witnessed! Arsenal and Manchester City put on an absolute spectacle in the Women's Super League, with the Gunners coming out on top in a breathtaking 4-3 victory at Joie Stadium. If you love end-to-end football, this was the match for you!

Right from the start, Arsenal wasted no time. Just 60 seconds in, Mariona Caldentey stunned the home crowd with a goal that set the tone for the night. And before City could even regroup, Lotte Wubben-Moy doubled the lead in the 8th minute, punishing some sloppy defending from the hosts. It looked like Arsenal were running away with it early, but City, to their credit, found a response. Mary Fowler pulled one back before halftime, making it 2-1 and giving the home side hope heading into the break.

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Then came a crazy second half. Just five minutes in, former Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema leveled things up for City at 2-2, and for a moment, it looked like the momentum had completely shifted. But Arsenal were having none of it. Within a minute—just 66 seconds later—Frida Maanum put the Gunners back in front, 3-2! The drama didn’t stop there. City won a controversial penalty in the 55th minute, and Fowler stepped up to bury it, bringing City level again at 3-3.

But Arsenal had the last word. In the 78th minute, Stina Blackstenius delivered the decisive blow, scoring what would be the winning goal in this rollercoaster of a match.

It wasn’t just about the goals; it was a game full of talking points. City fans were furious over a potential second penalty shout when Leah Williamson appeared to handle the ball. On the other side, Arsenal felt hard done by the penalty given against Steph Catley earlier in the match. Both teams threw everything forward, and even with City bringing on their big guns—Khadija Shaw and new signing Kerolin—Arsenal held firm.

This win is massive for Arsenal. They move two points clear of City in the WSL table and are now firmly in the hunt for a Champions League spot. City, on the other hand, will be kicking themselves after a chaotic week that saw Chloe Kelly leave on loan to Arsenal in dramatic fashion. With just nine games left in the season, every point is crucial, and this result could be a defining moment in the race for the top three.

What a night, what a game—this is exactly why we love football!

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