Bristol City vs Arsenal LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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A Katie McCabe double handed Arsenal a narrow 2-1 victory away to Bristol City. The clinical McCabe scored the first after seven minutes courtesy of a wonderful effort from range.
After City’s Rachel Furness cancelled the goal out in the 16th minute, McCabe scored once more just before the hour to give Jonas Eidevall’s side a much-needed victory on the road.
Chelsea midfielder Sjoeke Nusken scored twice and created another goal as the champions recovered from a goal down to beat visitors Brighton 4-2 and move up to second place.
The Blues, who fell behind to a 10th-minute Pauline Bremer goal before storming back to win, have 10 points after four games and trail leaders Manchester City, who beat Leicester City 1-0 on Saturday, on goal difference.
Tottenham are in third spot on nine points thanks to their 4-2 win at Aston Villa on Saturday, while Manchester United are fourth with eight points after a 5-0 thrashing of hosts Everton earlier on Sunday. Elsewhere in London, West Ham United were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Liverpool
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Offside, Bristol City Women. Ella Powell tries a through ball, but Amalie Thestrup is caught offside.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Substitution, Bristol City Women. Mari Ward replaces Carrie Jones.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Offside, Bristol City Women. Amalie Thestrup tries a through ball, but Jamie-Lee Napier is caught offside.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Offside, Arsenal Women. Lotte Wubben-Moy tries a through ball, but Beth Mead is caught offside.
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