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Manchester City beat hapless Arsenal as London City Lionesses rout Spurs in statement win

Lauren Hemp scored twice to leave Arsenal down in 10th after a dire start to the campaign

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 8:05 PM
Manchester City beat hapless Arsenal as London City Lionesses rout Spurs in statement win
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester City defeated Arsenal 4-2 to stay top of the Women's Super League table.
  • Lauren Hemp scored twice for City, with Kerstin Casparij and Bunny Shaw adding goals.
  • London City Lionesses moved into third place with a 6-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester City came from behind twice to defeat Arsenal 4-2 on Sunday, maintaining their position at the top of the Women's Super League table. Lauren Hemp scored two goals, while Kerstin Casparij and Bunny Shaw also found the net for City. Lisa Baum and Alessia Russo scored for Arsenal, who slumped to 10th place following their second consecutive league defeat.

Elsewhere in the WSL, London City Lionesses secured a 6-1 rout over Tottenham Hotspur, powered by two first-half goals from Alexia Putellas to move up to third place. Sonia Bompastor's Chelsea defeated West Ham United 3-0 to sit second, while Brighton hammered Charlton Athletic 5-1 and Everton claimed a 2-1 victory over Birmingham City.

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