Mary Fowler grabbed a late consolation goal from the penalty spot but Manchester City missed a big chance to cut the gap a the top after a 2-1 loss to Everton in the Women’s Super League.
City could’ve moved within three points of leaders Chelsea after their 1-1 draw with Leicester City earlier in the weekend but were stunned by lowly Everton.
Fowler played a full game and swiped at Chloe Kelly’s teasing cross in the second half.
The Aussie netted from the spot in the 89th minute after Yui Hasegawa was brought down but City rarely threatened in a disappointing display.
Alanna Kennedy started but was replaced at half-time by attacker Lily Taylor with City 2-0 down and they appeared sharper as a result.
FOWLER SCORES IT! 👊
🍬 2-1 🩵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/nsWa1fvZex
— Manchester City Women (@ManCityWomen) December 15, 2024
Clare Wheeler put in a full shift for the Toffees, who were dominated for possession but stuck to the gameplan.
Kaitlin Gorry played a full game and got an assist in West Ham United’s 3-1 loss away to Aston Villa.
Gorry delivered a pinpoint cross for Viviane Asseyi to head home.
Mini whips in a ball from outside the box and Vivi heads it into the back of the net! https://t.co/BOMv6gslQD
— West Ham United Women (@westhamwomen) December 15, 2024
Steph Catley, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Caitlin Foord were all in the Arsenal starting line-up for their 1-0 win away to Liverpool.
Catley and Cooney-Cross put in a full shift while Foord started and played 76 minutes. Teagan Micah was in goal for the Reds.
Hayley Raso produced a strong display earning her BBC Sport Player of the Match in Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday.
Raso started and played a rare full shift for Spurs and was busy throughout, almost scoring in the ninth minute when she just couldn’t reach Ashleigh Neville’s cross.
Just after half-time, Raso advanced down the left and tried to send Drew Spence in on goal, but the Brighton keeper swooped.
After Spurs went 1-0 up, Raso almost set up a second goal, darting down the left flank and centering for Jessica Naz whose effort went wide.
Clare Hunt put in a full shift in defence for Tottenham, while Charlotte Grant went unused. Raso was given a best afield 7.6/10 rating on BBC Sport.
On her season to date Hunt said post-game: “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind. It’s crazy to think it’s already been half a season. It’s a step in the right direction.
“Some aspects of the season (have been) tough. But also nights like tonight where you have a bit of success and the defensive power has been decent.”
🎦 Highlights: Brighton 1⃣-1⃣ Spurs
A point on the road 🚙 pic.twitter.com/uHazxdayfM
— Tottenham Hotspur Women (@SpursWomen) December 15, 2024
In France’s Premiere Ligue, Ellie Carpenter played a full game in Olympique Lyon’s 5-1 win over Nantes on Saturday.
In the Dutch Eredivisie Women, Daniela Galic made a brief cameo as a 93rd minute sub in FC Twente’s 2-1 home win over PEC Zwolle.
