WSL talking points: Liverpool finally get first win but are Chelsea out of title race?

Arsenal struggle to make headway in title chase despite late wins, while Manchester City solidify their grip on the top spot.

The Gunners finally broke their winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, but it may have been too little, too late for them to mount a serious title challenge. Despite several key players being absent through injury and suspension, Arsenal's team showed a lot of strength when the moment mattered, as manager Renée Slegers said in praise of her side. However, five draws already this season have done significant damage to their chances, leaving them 10 points behind leaders Manchester City.

Manchester City moved further away from their closest rivals with a 2-1 win at London City Lionesses, thanks in large part to Bunny Shaw's late strike. The Jamaica striker has been averaging a goal per game so far this season and is now on track for a trophy haul of individual awards. Her goals often prove crucial when Manchester City need them most, leaving the team with a significant advantage over their competitors.

Liverpool ended their 13-match wait for a win, notching up three points in a thrilling stoppage-time victory at Tottenham Hotspur Women. The Reds had been searching for consistency all season but finally found it in this must-win encounter against an opponent who had previously beaten them. Goals from Toko Koga and Mia Enderby sealed the deal, leaving Liverpool within touching distance of their rivals West Ham, Leicester and Everton.

In contrast to their title contenders, Everton are still searching for home results that will lift their fans' spirits. The Toffees fell to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion Women, failing to find the fire and focus needed in front of their own supporters. With a string of defeats this season, the club's fans have started to lose faith.

West Ham secured only their first league away win of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Leicester Women. The Hammers' tactical setup under Rita Guarino has finally turned the tide for the team, as goals from Verena Hanshaw and Shekiera Martinez helped secure a crucial three points.

Manchester United edged past Aston Villa Women 4-1, continuing their push for third place in the table. Despite struggling in their previous matches against Villa, United's squad depth proved to be the deciding factor in this high-intensity encounter.
 
I'm kinda surprised how quickly the title chase is heating up! But seriously, I think it's all about consistency now... Arsenal needed those two wins to feel like they're back in it but still got caught up in all these draws 🤔. Bunny Shaw is on fire tho, that girl's gonna get some major awards at the end of the season. And Liverpool, oh man, 13 match wait for a win was no joke... Toko and Mia were on point! Can't say Everton are looking too promising though 😐, need to bounce back from those losses ASAP.
 
I mean, can you blame Arsenal for feeling like they're running out of time? They finally get a win, but it's not like it's going to make up for all those draws they've had. 5 already and it's starting to look like their title hopes are slipping away. Manchester City is just killing it right now, Bunny Shaw's goals are clutch and it's hard to see anyone taking them down. Liverpool finally got a win, but only after ages, and even then it was a lucky one. Everton's home form is a total disaster, and West Ham's first away win of the season is a welcome boost for them. Manchester United just kept grinding out wins which isn't going to hurt their chances.

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I think Manchester City are gonna take it all home 🏆💪. They've been on fire lately and Bunny Shaw is like a magician with that ball at her feet ⚽😍. But I gotta feel for Arsenal, they're giving it their all despite the setbacks. Renée Slegers' team showed so much heart and spirit when it counted most 💖👏. Maybe next season? 🤔
 
Man I feel like Arsenal is trying to win the title but they're just running out of time 🕰️🔥. They broke their winless streak which is a huge accomplishment but 5 draws already and 10 points behind City? That's not gonna cut it 🔴. And Shaw's goals are clutch, I love how she's averaging a goal per game right now 💪. But seriously, City's squad depth is insane they're like the Spurs of women's football without all the drama 🙃. How's Arsenal gonna turn this around? They need to stay focused and healthy if they wanna make a push 🔒
 
I'm so worried about Arsenal 🤔... they just can't catch a break! They're 10 points behind City and still having all those draws. It's like they can't get a win to save their lives 😩. I think they need to strengthen their squad, maybe sign some new players in the transfer window? It's hard to see them making up that gap now 🤞. Manchester City is just dominating everything right now 🏆
 
idk why ppl r still rooting 4 arsenal tho they havnt been doin much of anything but win a few games at da end 🙄. like city is just cruising along and Liverpool is finally gettin some wins after 13 matches, its about time lol. and dont even get me started on everton, cant believe dey cant even beat brighton 🤦‍♀️
 
man i think arsenal is out of title race lol 🤦‍♂️ they need 2 make more big changes if they wanna compete with man city 😳 renée slegers did good job but cmon 5 draws already? that's not gonna cut it ⏰ meanwhile, bunny shaw is on fire 🔥 can't believe she just scored a goal to seal a win for man city 🙌 and liverpool is back in the mix now 👍 gotta respect toko koga & miaenderby tho 💪 everton needs 2 get their act together, can't keep losing at home 🤦‍♂️ west ham finally got a win away lol 🎉 verena hanshaw & shekiera martinez are the real MVPs 🙌 and man united is looking strong now 🔥👍
 
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I don’t usually comment but I feel like Manchester City is getting a bit too comfortable at the top spot 🙅‍♂️. They're still scoring goals for fun and their team dynamic is looking strong, but at what cost? Bunny Shaw's goals are always clutch, but it's also making people underestimate them a bit. What if they have a slip-up in the final stretch of the season? Meanwhile, Arsenal's performance was solid but it might be too little too late for them to mount a serious title challenge 🤔💪
 
THE SEASON IS GETTING REALLY INTERESTING RIGHT NOW!!! 🤯 i feel like arsenal is just throwing away points left and right with those 5 draws already... 10 points behind manchester city is a huge gap to close! 🚨 i'm loving bunny shaw's form though, she's literally the talisman for manchester city. her goals are so clutch! 🤩 liverpool's win was insane, toko koga and mia enderby are on fire now! 🚀 as for everton, their fans need to get back on board with the team, those losses are hurting... 🤕 west ham's win was huge for them, rita guarino's tactical setup is really paying off. manchester united's squad depth is impressive, they're definitely in the hunt for third place now! 😍
 
I gotta say, I'm loving the drama of the title chase 💥! Arsenal is like, just barely holding on, and those five draws are killin' 'em 🤕. Manchester City, on the other hand, is totally cruising 👑. Bunny Shaw's goals are giving them an edge 🏆. I mean, Liverpool's finally found their mojo 🔮, but they're still not quite there yet 🤔. And then you got Everton just trying to find their spark 🔥... gotta feel for 'em. West Ham and Manchester United are making moves too 🔄. It's gonna be so interesting to see how this all plays out 💪.
 
I think Arsenal are totally on the right track by drawing so many games this season 🤔. Five draws might not look great at first, but it shows they're playing smart and not taking unnecessary risks. I mean, who needs to win every single game when you can maintain a solid point total? It's all about strategy, folks! Manchester City might have a strong squad, but Arsenal are the ones with the brains 💡. And let's be real, Bunny Shaw is just a superstar – no need to get too hyped about individual awards just yet 🙅‍♀️.
 
Omg yaaas 🤩 Manchester City is on fire right now!!! Bunny Shaw is like a superhero 💫 she's always saving the day for her team with those clutch goals. I'm low-key worried about Arsenal tho 😬 they need to get those wins ASAP or it'll be too late for them. Renée Slegers is like the best manager ever 💯 but even she can't magic away 10 points lol. Meanwhile, Manchester United and West Ham are killing it 🤩 their tactical setups are so fire 🔥. And I'm loving Liverpool's consistency finally 😊 they've been on a roll for ages now! 🙌
 
It seems like Manchester City is really cruising now 🚀, while Arsenal is playing catch-up with a long way to go 😬. I mean, 10 points behind at this point in the season doesn't bode well for their title ambitions. On the other hand, Liverpool's recent win streak is definitely a silver lining 💡 for the Reds' fans.

What's concerning me though is how inconsistent some of these top teams are being 🤔. Take Arsenal for instance - they've had wins like this but also draws that have really hurt their chances. And then there's Everton, who just can't seem to find the winning formula away from home ⚽️. These teams need to start finding consistency if they want to make a serious push for the title.

Manchester United on the other hand is playing some great football 👏 under Erik ten Hag's management. Their squad depth is really paying off, and I think they're definitely in the mix for third place now 📊. We'll just have to keep an eye on these teams as the season wears on ⏰!
 
Arsenal is havin a super tough season 🤕💔 I mean, Renée Slegers is doin a great job with the team and all but it's hard not 2 say they've got some big roadblocks in their way 😅. Manchester City just seems 2 be on another level right now 🏆. Bunny Shaw is on fire 🔥 and I think she's defo gonna have a huge impact on this season. Meanwhile, Liverpool is lookin up and gettin closer to that top spot 💪. And on the other side of the table, Everton needs 2 find their mojo back 😩. Still got faith in them tho! 🤞
 
man, arsenal fans gotta be worried now 🤔 they finally broke that winless streak but 10 points behind city is a huge gap to close and 5 draws already? that's not just a blip on the radar anymore 😬 also, manchester united is looking strong right now 💪 they're in third place for a reason... maybe arsenal needs to make some major changes or something 🤷‍♂️
 
Man, it feels like Arsenal is running out of steam in the title chase 🏃‍♀️💨! Those late wins might not be enough to catch up with City, you feel? 💔 They need to figure out a way to break that winless streak and get some consistent results 🔓. On the other hand, Manchester City is on fire 🔥! Shaw's goals are literally carrying them to trophies 🏆! Meanwhile, Liverpool is finally finding their footing ⚽️ and West Ham is getting some much-needed wins 🎉. Everton needs to win at home ASAP or it'll be a long season 😩. And Man United, you gotta love that squad depth 💪!
 
Man, I feel like Arsenal is a great example of how perseverance and teamwork can take you so far, but sometimes it might just be too little, too late 🤔. If they want to win the title, they gotta make some key moves in the transfer market and hope their players stay injury-free. And honestly, even if that happens, I think Manchester City is just doing a better job of being consistent and executing their game plan 💪. But you know what's cool? The way Bunny Shaw is making goals happen for her team - it's like she's got a gift from the football gods 🌟. And on the flip side, Everton's struggles are a reminder that even when things aren't going well, we gotta keep faith with our teams and each other 👫.
 
ok so like i was thinking about arsenal and man city and its like they're so far apart from each other now 🤯 especially with arsenal having 5 draws already which is crazy for them to be 10 points behind 💔 but then again man city's bunny shaw is on fire 🔥 averaging a goal per game and scoring crucial goals in big games what can arsenal do? ⚔️ maybe its time for them to rethink their strategy or something? 🤔
 
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