Overview

• Iman Beney scored her first Manchester City goal in the 88th minute to seal a 3-2 victory at the Joie Stadium.
• The scoring swung throughout: Khadija Shaw opened for City, Mariona Caldentey equalised, Kerstin Casparij restored the lead, Chloe Kelly levelled, then Beney decided it late.
• City moved up to second in the WSL, one point behind leaders Chelsea, as Arsenal fell to fifth with their first league defeat of the season.
• The result extended City’s strong start under Andrée Jeglertz, who stressed turning belief into results as his side made it four wins from five in the league.
• Arsenal head coach Renée Slegers lamented small defensive details after another set-piece lapse, despite Kelly scoring on her return following a contentious City exit.