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Man City Women Climb Past Chelsea to First in WSL Table

Khadija Shaw scored a decisive header to give Manchester City their seventh win in eight games, putting them one point ahead of Chelsea in the Women's Super League.

  • On Sunday, Manchester City Women climbed to the summit of the Women's Super League after Khadija Shaw's second-half header secured a 2-1 win at Everton.
  • Title rivals faltered when Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Arsenal and Manchester United lost 1-0 to Aston Villa, creating an opening for Manchester City.
  • Under heavy pressure, Everton pressed for an equaliser with Ornella Vignola hitting the woodwork, while City goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita produced a superb late save to deny substitute Hikaru Kitagawa.
  • The win moved Manchester City Women, extending their winning run and lifting them one point clear of overnight leaders Chelsea in the Women's Super League table.
  • Looking at relegation, Everton now sit 10th and are just four points above West Ham in the relegation play-off zone after eight matches.
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Khadija Shaw sends Man City to top of WSL after victory over Everton

London City Lionesses also defeated Tottenham with Brighton earning a draw against Liverpool

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SheKicks broke the news in on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
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