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WSL Title Race Tightens as Chelsea and Man City Drop Points

Arsenal capitalize on rivals' setbacks with a win over Liverpool, while Everton stun Manchester City in a shock result.

  • Chelsea's perfect start to the WSL season ended with a 1-1 draw against Leicester, but they remain league leaders heading into the winter break.
  • Manchester City suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat to Everton, marking Everton's first-ever WSL victory over City and leaving City six points behind Chelsea.
  • Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool with Alessia Russo scoring her fifth goal in three games, closing the gap to one point behind Manchester City and seven behind Chelsea.
  • Interim coach Renée Slegers has guided Arsenal to a 10-game unbeaten streak, strengthening her case for a permanent role as the team ends 2024 in strong form.
  • Liverpool's struggles continue with only two wins from their first nine WSL games, exacerbated by defensive instability and injuries to key players.
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