Man City close in on title and Arsenal thrash West Ham – what happened in the WSL this past weekend?
Man City close in on title and Arsenal thrash West Ham – what happened in the WSL this past weekend? The WSL is reaching its climax, with only four games to go, and Manchester City kept their eight-point gap over Manchester United at the top of the table with another win at the weekend. Man City keep gap at the top Andree Jeglertz’s side beat Tottenham 5-2, with Bunny Shaw bagging a hat-trick.
Shaw has 18 WSL goals in 18 games this season, and has had a phenomenal campaign. Not only did the Jamaican bag three goals, but the fact that it was in the space of 13 minutes makes it the fastest hat-trick in WSL history. Shaw’s contract expires in the summer, and she is yet to sign a renewal.
Speaking after the game, Jeglertz said: “She is a very important player. Hopefully [she will sign], but we will see. “We talk about the goals but you can also see how she’s defending, how she’s pressing and setting up other players.
“That shows something about her that she has developed since the beginning of the season and what she wants to bring to the team. It’s not just scoring. ” Arsenal pick up big win Elsewhere Arsenal thrashed West Ham 5-0.
Chloe Kelly scored twice in the game to secure the victory. Arsenal are still fourth in the league, but manager Renee Slegers was delighted with Kelly’s performance. “I’m very happy with that, of course,” she said.