Summary of WSL: Manchester City leads by six points, Bristol City faces relegation, and Arsenal’s title hopes take a hit.

Manchester City continued their impressive run in the Women’s Super League with a dominant 4-0 victory over Bristol City, who were subsequently relegated. The match was evenly poised at half time, but it was Mary Fowler who finally broke the deadlock with a stunning strike into the top corner. The floodgates opened after that, with Fowler adding a second goal and Bristol City’s Amy Rogers scoring an own goal. Captain Alex Greenwood sealed the win with a powerful header. Bristol City’s relegation was confirmed, while Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the table.

In another surprising result, struggling Everton managed to secure a point against third-placed Arsenal. Alessia Russo gave Arsenal the lead in the 80th minute, but Everton fought back and equalized in added time through 16-year-old Issy Hobson, who became the youngest ever goalscorer in the WSL.

Manchester United also secured a late victory, with Ella Toone scoring the only goal of the game against Leicester City.

West Ham United salvaged a crucial point in their relegation battle, coming from behind to draw 1-1 against Aston Villa. Shannon Cooke scored in added time to cancel out Alisha Lehmann’s opener. Brighton and Spurs played out a 1-1 draw, with Bethany England rescuing a point for Brighton with a late goal.

Crystal Palace secured promotion to the WSL after a goalless draw against Sunderland. The result was enough for Palace to clinch the Championship title, finishing ahead of Charlton Athletic. Captain Aimee Everett expressed her surprise at the achievement, stating that no one expected this outcome at the start of the season.

Overall, it was an eventful weekend in the Women’s Super League, with Manchester City strengthening their title bid, Everton and Manchester United securing important results, and Crystal Palace earning promotion to the top flight.