Agyemang impresses and will get first aim of marketing campaign
After making herself a family identify this summer time and being handed the No 9 shirt at Brighton, Michelle Agyemang should have felt a bit strain to construct constant performances throughout 90 minutes. A sequence of brilliant shows have impressed up to now however she had little to point out for it from the primary three video games by way of scoring. Her winner in opposition to Everton this weekend, due to this fact, would have come as an enormous reduction. It was an attention grabbing efficiency from the 19-year-old who was on the coronary heart of every little thing Brighton did within the 1-0 victory – a relentless risk who was completely satisfied to drop deep to impression play, sturdy in her duels (she gained essentially the most) and a presence when Brighton wanted to defend their very own field. Her aim subjected Everton to a 3rd straight defeat as Brian Sørensen continues to work out the perfect components for his workforce. Sophie Downey
Arsenal battle to choose up momentum
It's only September, so it feels considerably foolish to be questioning Arsenal's title challenger credentials, however 4 factors dropped of their previous two video games is much from the place Renee Slegers's aspect want to be. Significantly as champions Chelsea dropped simply six factors throughout their whole marketing campaign final time period. The draw in opposition to Manchester United may very well be considerably forgiven as Marc Skinner's aspect are organised and defensively strong, however the 1-1 draw in opposition to Aston Villa on Saturday was a extra humbling level picked up. Arsenal dominated in opposition to the visiting workforce on the Emirates Stadium however simply couldn't construct on their early lead, which got here courtesy of a Villa error. “Now we have extra photographs [than against Manchester United] a minimum of, which after all we would like at dwelling,” stated Slegers. “We at all times take a look at what number of we have now heading in the right direction and naturally it's not sufficient. We had extra possession and options right now however we didn't have sufficient urgency in and across the field right now and when the sport is 1-0 the opposition at all times imagine they'll get again in it.” Suzanne Wrack
Inexplicable crimson card hampers Hammers
West Ham's woes went from unhealthy to worse in opposition to the champions, Chelsea, on Sunday, with a chaotic and disengaged defence partly answerable for Rehanne Skinner's aspect going three targets down inside quarter-hour. Determined to regroup, they have been dealt an extra blow eight minutes later when Inès Belloumou inexplicably pulled Alyssa Thompson's hair, eliciting a straight crimson card from the referee. It was a second of insanity that plunged the Hammers into deeper water; the east London aspect already sit backside of the desk with no win. That the scoreline ended at 4-0 is a testomony to their skill to get their heads again within the recreation on the one hand, however Chelsea have been additionally in a position to loosen up a bit, their three aim cushion courtesy of Aggie Beever-Jones, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd and Erin Cuthbert, after which added to by Wieke Kaptein. This may very well be an extended season for the Hammers. SW
Taylor modifications taking time to mattress in
Liverpool struggled to maintain maintain of the ball throughout their dwelling defeat in opposition to Manchester United, significantly in the course of the first half, and after an improved second half, Gareth Taylor's workforce managed solely 38.3% of the possession total. That's one thing Taylor – who was appointed on 8 August – is attempting to alter as he tries to construct a brand new model of play on the Merseyside membership. “It doesn't occur in a single day,” he stated. “Everybody desires to attempt to play in a possession-based workforce however attempting to get it's actually powerful. A few of it, you must give United a bit little bit of credit score for, in the way in which they pressed. However actually we would have liked to be higher in that, positively. There are learnings from this recreation, for certain, however [being] possession-based, that's actually exhausting, it takes time. The indicators have been optimistic up to now however we've received loads of work to do.” Tom Garry
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Spurs present bouncebackability
There is no such thing as a doubt that Tottenham have rediscovered their spark. After a lacklustre 2024-25 season, there would have been a couple of fears about how Martin Ho's aspect would possibly react to the current and heavy Manchester Metropolis defeat. However they raced out of the blocks on the King Energy Stadium with confidence to earn an necessary 2-1 victory. Two targets in six minutes have been simply rewards for the power of their press that has develop into such a characteristic underneath Ho in these early weeks. Eveliina Summanen set the tempo from midfield, Olivia Holdt sparkled and stretched the defence, whereas the brand new striker Cathinka Tandberg continues as an example why the membership have been determined to deliver her in on deadline day. This Leicester aspect, nevertheless, don't quit with no battle and Rick Passmoor will probably be inspired at how they rallied within the second half. SD
Shaw again on kind from the spot
Andrée Jeglertz praised Khadija Shaw's “sturdy” persona after the striker bounced again to attain two penalties in opposition to London Metropolis Lionesses. Shaw missed a spot kick in Manchester Metropolis's 5-1 win over Tottenham earlier this month. Nevertheless, she confidently struck twice from 12 yards to assist her aspect to a 4-1 victory over London Metropolis on Sunday. The brace additionally noticed her aim tally rise to 3 in 4 video games. “It's mentally difficult for her [Bunny] however it exhibits she's a robust persona and has perception in herself,” Jeglertz stated. “We imagine in her by giving her the chance once more in order that's superb for her. She's now scored two and it'll give her confidence.” Emillia Hawkins
