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WSL talking points: Tullis-Joyce takes charge and is Shaw the perfect striker?
Khadija “Bunny” Shaw scored a record ninth Women’s Super League hat-trick as Manchester City beat West Ham 5-0, opening a two-point lead at the top. Her goals, one each with her left foot, head and right foot, extended her lead in the scoring race and highlighted City’s title push.
Elsewhere, London City Lionesses stayed third with a 4-1 win over Birmingham, while Chelsea and City are due to meet next week. Manchester United beat Aston Villa 1-0 and have kept three clean sheets in their past five league games, despite a negative goal difference. Liverpool lost 2-1 to Arsenal despite creating chances, and Charlton remain pointless after a 3-2 defeat by Crystal Palace, though they scored twice for the first time this season.
In short
- Shaw’s ninth WSL hat-trick helped City move two points clear.
- London City remain third ahead of a key week in the title race.
- United’s defence is improving, while Charlton are still without a point.