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Manchester City defeats Arsenal 4-2 in WSL match at Etihad Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Manchester City defeats Arsenal 4-2 in WSL match at Etihad Stadium

Summary

Manchester City overcame Arsenal 4-2 in a Barclays Women's Super League match at the Etihad Stadium on October 5, 2026. After trailing twice, City gained control late in the second half, with Lauren Hemp scoring two goals and contributions from Kerstin Casparij and Khadija Shaw. Head coach Andrée Jeglertz expressed satisfaction but highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in transition defense and bench player impact. City remains at the top of the league standings as they head into the international break.

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Status Watch

•Manchester City scores four after trailing twice during the match
•Lauren Hemp nets a brace along with goals from Casparij and Shaw
•Jeglertz stresses the need for improvement despite the victory
•City leads the Barclays Women's Super League ahead of the international break
•Next match is against Brighton & Hove Albion after the break

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘We still have a lot of things to grow’ – Jeglertz reflects on Manchester City’s victory over Arsenal

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Manchester City head coach Andrée Jeglertz was pleased with his side’s 4-2 victory over Arsenal, but still feels like there is room for improvement.The Cityzens twice trailed The Gunners before get...
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