WSL Week 2 Round-Up: Big-score statements, away-day punches, and late drama. Here’s the key action from Gameweek 2 — with links to match previews and our full reports.
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West Ham 1–5 Arsenal — Russo Brace Caps Ruthless Gunners
Arsenal absorbed an early own goal shock before rolling through the gears. Frida Maanum levelled it, Stina Blackstenius and Caitlin Foord put daylight between the sides, and Alessia Russo sealed it late with a quickfire double (including a penalty).
- Takeaway: Arsenal’s attacking rotations look sharp — waves of quality from the bench flipped game state.
Manchester City 2–1 Brighton — Hasegawa Winner After Shaw Equaliser
Brighton struck first through Fran Kirby, but City rallied. Khadija Shaw levelled on 58’ and Yui Hasegawa produced the 74’ winner — supplied by new impact sub Aoba Fujino.
- Reading it: City’s depth told after the hour; fresh legs and variety changed the tempo.
Aston Villa 1–3 Chelsea — Beever-Jones Breakthrough, Kerr Ices It
Chelsea opened via Aggie Beever-Jones, Villa hit back through Ebony Salmon, then a second-half own goal restored Chelsea’s lead before Sam Kerr finished the job on 90’.
- Superpower: Game-state control + bench impact remains a Chelsea hallmark.
London City Lionesses 1–5 Man United — Malard Brace Headlines Big Away Win
United were on it early: a 3’ penalty from Maya Le Tissier set the tone before a late flurry added gloss. Melvine Malard grabbed a brace, with Ji So-yun Park scoring near the end against the newly promoted Lionesses.
- Takeaway: United’s front line looked ruthless once the tempo lifted.
Everton 0–2 Tottenham — Ahtinen Strikes, Tandberg Doubles the Lead
Spurs put in a disciplined, high-energy shift at Goodison. Olga Ahtinen struck on 27’ (assist Celin Tandberg) and Tandberg herself made it two on 49’ via Bethany England’s layoff. Everton couldn’t break through despite late pressure.
- Turning point: The early second-half goal killed Everton’s momentum.
Leicester City 1–0 Liverpool — Van Egmond Decides It
Leicester edged a nervy one at the King Power. Emily van Egmond struck on 59’ from a Janice Cayman assist, and the Foxes shut it down. Liverpool couldn’t find a leveller despite late pressure.
- Detail: Leicester saw it out with discipline after the breakthrough.
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Players of the Week
- Alessia Russo (Arsenal): Late brace to cap a five-goal away show.
- Yui Hasegawa (Man City): Midfield control + the 74’ winner.
- Melvine Malard (Man United): Brace and constant movement.
- Celin Tandberg (Spurs): Goal + assist in a statement away win.
- Emily van Egmond (Leicester): Match-winner in a tight game.
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