A late goal from Khadija Shaw secured a vital victory for Manchester City at London City Lionesses, extending their lead at the top of the Women’s Super League to nine points.
In a hard-fought match on a cold afternoon in south London, the visitors broke the deadlock in the first half through Kerolin, who finished calmly after a precise through ball. However, the hosts responded strongly after the interval, pinning City back for long periods and eventually equalizing through a powerful strike from Freya Godfrey.
As the game appeared headed for a draw, Shaw emerged as the decisive figure. In the 86th minute, she reacted quickest to a scramble in the penalty area, slotting home a low finish to spark jubilant celebrations among the traveling supporters.
The result marks Manchester City’s 12th consecutive league win, a formidable run that dates back to their opening-day defeat. With the title race now firmly in their hands, the team faces a pivotal showdown next weekend against Chelsea, a match that could bring them within touching distance of the championship.