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We’re back again after another spicy WSL weekend. Another historic and record-breaking weekend for the players and the leagues!
Here’s some of our favourite moments, so you can stay to up to date with the action!
Perfection from Parris
Take a look at this header.
You’d be forgiven for missing Parris’ part first time round, but take a look at the slow-motion replay. Watch the specific moment as Parris times her diving leap perfectly to catch a rapid strike from outside the box, redirecting the shot past Tullis-Joyce.
Parris, who was United’s top goalscorer last season (8) and currently sits fifth in the WSL goalscoring chart, has the highest goals per 90 minutes (0.56) out of any player in the top 5.
Roord Really Returns
Manchester City’s Jill Roord scored in the 70th minute against Aston Villa yesterday to secure the Citizens all three points (2-1).
It was Roord’s first goal after returning two weeks ago for the first time since suffering an ACL injury last season.
Lauren Hemp, who scored 12 minutes before, got the assist, delivering from the left wing for Roord who slotted home past Sabrina D’Angelo. Hemp picked up the Barclay’s Player of the Month.
City have now won their last seven games in all competitions.
Little’s BIG Achievement
Arsenal captain Kim Little recorded her 350th appearance for Arsenal this weekend against West Ham.
The 34-year-old midfielder, who retired from the Scottish Women’s National Team in 2021, marked the occasion with a fresh pair of special-edition adidas F50 boots which were printed with ‘Congratulations Kim’ and ‘350’.
Little is the fourth-most capped player ever, just seven games behind Jayne Ludlow. Emma Byrne and Ciara Grant lead the way with 459 and 403 appearances respectively.
Arsenal teammate Lia Walti also hit a milestone, making her 100th appearance for the Gunners. Walti becomes the 8th Arsenal player to achieve this.
Le Tissier is feeling 22…
Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier became the youngest player ever to make 100 starts in the WSL.
22-year-old Le Tissier lead her side out on Saturday to a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion. United currently sit 3rd in the table with 10 points, behind Chelsea on 12 and City on 13.
Only United have conceded just one goal this season – Le Tissier runs a tight ship.
JRK’s GOAL of the season?
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur delivered some incredible late Sunday night drama with seven goals between them both.
We initially thought the biggest talking point was going to be the re-ignition of the goal line technology debate, after Spurs’ Amanda Nilden scored a controversial long-range effort against Hannah Hampton.
But then…up stepped Johanna Rytting Kaneryd with a VERY early contender for goal of the season. The commentators described the goal as “utterly exceptional” and that it was. Watch this…
The 27-year-old set Kingsmeadow alight with the most perfect volley, but her entire night was pretty much flawless, bagging a further goal in the 90+1 minute too.
Needless to say, she picked up the Barclay’s Player of the Match.
Un-Bag-lievable
Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley put in a performance of a lifetime to keep her side in the game against a fierce United side on Saturday.
The Seagulls helpfully put together a montage of the 27-year-old’s best bits…
United registered seven shots on target with Baggaley putting in a shift to keep six good chances out.
Baggaley is one of the most experienced keepers in the WSL, having had spells at Birmingham City, Bristol City, Manchester United and Brighton since 2014. Baggaley was also a part of the England U23 set-up until 2019.