Khadija Shaw scores twice as Manchester City dominate Liverpool to take the lead, while Leicester and Aston Villa settle for a draw.

BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND – MARCH 30: In a thrilling match at Prenton Park, Manchester City dominated Liverpool with a resounding 4-1 victory, propelling them to the top of the Women’s Super League. Khadija Shaw was the star of the show, scoring two goals to secure the win for her team.

The match started with Liverpool in control, but it was Manchester City who struck first. Lauren Hemp capitalized on a rebound from Rachel Laws’ save off Mary Fowler’s delivery, giving City the lead in the 16th minute. Just six minutes later, Jess Park showcased her skill by evading Gemma Bonner and firing a powerful shot into the net, extending City’s lead to two.

Shaw then took center stage, scoring a sensational goal in the 22nd minute. With a single touch in the center-field, she left Bonner in her wake before unleashing a rocket into the top corner, leaving Laws with no chance. This goal was a true contender for goal of the season and showcased Shaw’s immense talent.

The second half saw Shaw continue her impressive performance, as she scored her second goal of the match from a Fowler corner. This further solidified City’s dominance and put the game out of reach for Liverpool. However, Liverpool managed to salvage some pride with a consolation goal from Khiara Keating, who inadvertently put the ball into her own net. Taylor Hinds’ long-range strike also found the back of the net, erasing City’s clean sheet.

Unfortunately for Liverpool, this defeat dashed any hopes they had of closing the gap on the top three teams. They now find themselves eight points behind Arsenal in third place, with little chance of catching up. On the other hand, Manchester City’s victory propelled them to the top of the league, showcasing their title credentials.

In other matches, Aston Villa and Leicester City played out an entertaining 2-2 draw. Rachel Daly was the hero for Villa, scoring a crucial equalizer in the 75th minute. Adriana Leon opened the scoring for Villa, but Leicester quickly responded through Yuka Momiki. Sam Tierney then gave Leicester the lead, only for Daly to rescue a point for Villa with her late goal.

Overall, it was an action-packed day in the Women’s Super League, with Manchester City’s dominant performance and Aston Villa’s comeback stealing the headlines. The league table is shaping up, and the race for the title is heating up as the season progresses.