Manchester City secured a crucial victory against Chelsea, thanks to a goal from Khadija Shaw, allowing them to draw level on points at the top of the table.

Leila Ouahabi, Alex Greenwood, and Kerstin Casparij of Manchester City were in jubilant spirits as they celebrated their victory over Chelsea FC in the Barclays Women’s Super League. The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline in favor of Manchester City, allowing them to move level on points with Chelsea at the top of the league table.

The decisive moment came early in the game when Khadija Shaw scored her 14th goal of the WSL season. This goal proved to be the only one of the match, as City’s defense successfully kept Chelsea from finding the back of the net for the first time in 11 games. Although Chelsea still sits at the top of the table, they are now only ahead of Manchester City on goal difference.

The clash between these two English giants was highly anticipated, but it failed to live up to the expectations in terms of excitement and goal-scoring action. Surprisingly, it was City’s first shot of the game that resulted in the opening goal. Jess Park dispossessed Erin Cuthbert high up the pitch and then provided the assist for Shaw, who displayed great composure to finish the chance.

Shaw came close to scoring a second goal shortly after, but her effort was denied by a good save from Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. Hampton also made an impressive stop to prevent Chloe Kelly from extending City’s lead to two goals. On the other end of the pitch, Chelsea had a penalty claim waved away by the referee when Mayra Ramirez was fouled by Alex Greenwood in the box.

In the second half, Fran Kirby and Cuthbert had opportunities to equalize for the reigning champions, but they were unable to find the back of the net. City’s goalkeeper, Khiara Keating, was called into action in stoppage time and produced a fantastic double save to secure the three points for her team. This victory marks City’s eighth consecutive league win.

With eight games remaining in the season, the Women’s Super League is finely poised. Chelsea and Manchester City are currently leading the pack, six points ahead of third-placed Arsenal, who have a game in hand. Emma Hayes’ Chelsea will face Leicester City in their next match, while City will take on Everton. The race for the title is heating up, and fans can expect an exciting end to the season.