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Arsenal's Dramatic Twist Shakes Up WSL Title Race

Alana Blanchard - Arsenal - Catarina Macario - Chelsea - Crazy Chelsea goal blitz - Guro Reiten - Kelly Slater - Manchester City - Women's Super League - WSL

Late goals, big wins, and unexpected upsets in the Women's Super League have changed the game.

The Women's Super League witnessed a whirlwind of action as Arsenal stunned Manchester City with a thrilling 2-1 victory, courtesy of a late brace from Stina Blackstenius. This unexpected turn of events has thrown the WSL title race into chaos, with Chelsea now back in contention after a dominant 8-0 win over Bristol City. The dramatic double by Blackstenius not only sealed Arsenal's dramatic late show but also reignited the competition at the top of the league.

Meanwhile, Catarina Macario made WSL history by providing two crucial assists in her team's 8-0 triumph over Bristol City. Manchester City's slip-up against Arsenal has left the title race wide open, with Chelsea seizing the opportunity to take control and put pressure on the league leaders. Guro Reiten's exceptional performance for Chelsea, scoring four goals, has significantly improved their goal difference and set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the season.

As the dust settles on the latest WSL fixtures, the race for the title intensifies, with Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal all vying for the top spot. The unexpected results and standout performances have added an element of unpredictability to the league, making each upcoming match a must-watch for fans eagerly following the intense competition. In a season filled with twists and turns, the battle for supremacy in the Women's Super League promises to deliver excitement and drama until the final whistle.

In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea's demolition of Bristol City and Arsenal's late heroics against Manchester City have completely reshaped the WSL landscape. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the title race, with every goal and victory now carrying immense significance in determining the ultimate champion of the Women's Super League.

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

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

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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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Catarina Macario makes WSL history after recording two assists in ... (Goal.com)

USWNT star Catarina Macario made WSL history as she provided two assists off the bench in the club's 8-0 win over Bristol City.

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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.

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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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Man City women's player ratings vs Arsenal: Another twist in the ... (Goal.com)

Man City have let Chelsea right back into the WSL title race after a late collapse at home to Arsenal, with Stina Blackstenius rendering Lauren Hemp's ...

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Arsenal late show stuns WSL leader City (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Arsenal handed Chelsea hope in the WSL title race as they came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 thanks to Stina Blackstenius' late double.

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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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'There's a title to be won' - Hayes puts Chelsea back in race for WSL (BBC News)

There was no time for tears after Emma Hayes' final home match in charge of Chelsea after the Blues reignited their Women's Super League title challenge.

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

Lauren Hemp gave City the lead in the 17th minute, but a late Blackstenius brace saw us turn the game around. There were plenty of jubilant celebrations of ...

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

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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WSL J-Bay Classic Invitees Include Kelly Slater, Alana Blanchard ... (TheInertia.com)

The WSL J-Bay Classic, the olive branch offered after the loss of J-Bay on the CT circuit, has just announced a list of invitees.

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WSL is about to start looking incredibly 'Premier League' – 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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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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WSL title race back on as Arsenal end Man City's unbeaten run with ... (Yahoo Sports)

Jonas Eidevall did his biggest rival, Emma Hayes, a huge favour as Arsenal's stunning late comeback at Manchester City gave Chelsea renewed hope of lifting ...

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