Manchester City beats Liverpool 4-2 in thrilling WSL contest
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-2 in the Women's Super League, with Lauren Hemp scoring twice.
Manchester City beat Liverpool 4-2 in an entertaining Women's Super League match. Lauren Hemp scored twice for City, including a first-half opener and a counterattack goal late in the game.
Liverpool fought back to lead 2-1 before City equalised, but a 90th-minute own goal from Grace Fisk put City 3-2 up. Hemp's late goal sealed the result.
Liverpool pressed hard throughout and played well enough to trouble the defending champions, but City's experience showed in the closing stages. The victory keeps Manchester City unbeaten at home since summer 2025 and maintains their 100 per cent winning record at the top of the league.
- Manchester City 4 Liverpool 2
- Final score
- 2 goals including first half opener
- Hemp's goals
- Grace Fisk 90th minute
- Own goal
- Summer 2025
- Unbeaten home since
Why it mattersCity's win keeps them clear atop the WSL while Liverpool's performance suggests they will challenge for the title.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact, but Australian fans following the WSL can track City's championship defence and Hemp's goal-scoring form.
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