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WSL Drama: Arsenal Upset Man City as Chelsea Reignites Title Race

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Arsenal's unexpected win shakes up the WSL title race, while Chelsea's dominant performance puts them back in contention. Read on for the thrilling highlights!

In a shocking turn of events, Arsenal stunned Manchester City in a nail-biting match, throwing the Women's Super League title race into disarray. The unexpected 2-1 victory not only handed Emma Hayes' Chelsea a lifeline but also highlighted the unpredictable nature of football. Meanwhile, Chelsea showcased their dominance with an 8-0 thrashing of Bristol City, sending a strong message to their rivals. Guro Reiten's exceptional performance with four goals fueled Chelsea's resurgence and set the stage for an intense battle for the WSL crown.

As the dust settled on a whirlwind WSL weekend, the spotlight shifted to the resurgence of Chelsea in the title race. With a last-ditch effort and a stunning goal blitz, the Blues have reignited hopes of claiming their fifth consecutive WSL title. The intense competition between the top teams promises a thrilling conclusion to the season, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. As the drama unfolds on the pitch, the race for the WSL crown continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

In the aftermath of the gripping matches, key players emerged as heroes of their respective teams. Guro Reiten's spectacular four-goal performance for Chelsea and Stina Blackstenius's late brace for Arsenal proved pivotal in reshaping the title race landscape. These standout moments not only showcased the talent and resilience of the players but also added an extra layer of excitement to an already intense season. With surprises at every turn, the WSL remains a hotbed of thrilling football action, keeping fans hooked and eagerly awaiting the final outcome.

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Arsenal beat City to open up WSL race; Barรงa, Bayern seal titles ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Arsenal upset Man City to give Chelsea control of the WSL title race, while Bayern and Barcelona both confirmed their domestic success.

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Chelsea Women Back in Title Race After Whirlwind WSL Weekend (Just Women's Sports)

The Blues made a last-ditch effort to catch up to Man City and claim their fifth straight WSL title with Sunday's 8-0 win over Bristol City.

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All the best photos from our late WSL win at City | Gallery | News (Arsenal.com)

Check out the best images from our 2-1 win away to Manchester City in the Barclays Women's Super League on Sunday.

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WSL roundup: Chelsea thrash Bristol City 8-0 to take control of title ... (The Guardian)

Guro Reiten scored four as Chelsea improved their goal difference to beyond that of Manchester City, while Liverpool beat Manchester United 1-0.

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Blackstenius hits dramatic double as Arsenal shake City's WSL title ... (The Guardian)

Arsenal put the Women's Super League title race on a knife-edge and handed Emma Hayes's Chelsea a lifeline, coming from behind to earn a thrilling 2-1 win ...

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Chelsea thump Bristol City 8-0 to take control of WSL fate after Man ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Manchester City suffered a 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Women's Super League on Sunday to open the door for a potential dramatic comeback in the title race ...

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Chelsea handed WSL life-line as Manchester City slump to last ... (Mirror.co.uk)

MAN CITY 1-2 ARSENAL: Lauren Hemp's first-half strike gave Manchester City a huge victory over Arsenal in the Women's Super League as the Cityzens edge ...

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Chelsea take advantage of Man City loss to reignite WSL title race ... (The Independent)

Chelsea marked Emma Hayes' final home match at Kingsmeadow before her summer departure with a pivotal win.

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WSL: Late Blackstenius brace deals blow to City title hopes ... (Eurosport.com)

A late brace from Stina Blackstenius saw Arsenal introduce a huge twist at the top of the Women's Super League, beating Manchester City 2-1 to delay The ...

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Crazy Chelsea goal blitz flips WSL title race on its head after ... (Optus Sport)

Guro Reiten starred as Chelsea thrashed already-relegated Bristol City 8-0 to sensationally revive their title hopes in the Women's Super League.

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Emma Hayes' Chelsea win 8-0 to reignite WSL title race โ€“ Full Time ... (The Athletic)

Arsenal's late comeback against Manchester City and Chelsea's destruction of Bristol City means there is still all to play for in the WSL.

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Arsenal stun Man City 2-1 in WSL, Chelsea back in title hunt (Reuters)

A superb late brace by substitute Stina Blackstenius gave Arsenal a 2-1 win over Manchester City that re-ignited the Women's Super League on Sunday, ...

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WSL title race 'wide open' after Chelsea run riot and Man City lose (Yahoo Sports)

Manchester City looked like they had one hand on the WSL trophy until everything changed against Arsenal.

7 things from women's football: The WSL title race is back on! Barรงa ... (Football.co.uk)

Arsenal upset Man City to give Chelsea control of the WSL title race, while Bayern and Barcelona both confirmed their do.

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WSL is about to start looking incredibly 'Premier League' โ€“ just how ... (The Athletic)

Bristol City's relegation, combined with Crystal Palace's promotion, means all WSL clubs next season will be linked to Premier League clubs.

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