Hemp double ensures Man City maintain winning start to WSL title defence
Quick summary
Lauren Hemp scored twice as Manchester City Women beat Liverpool Women in the WSL to continue their winning start to the season.
Full article
Attributed to original sourceLauren Hemp bookended a 4-2 victory for Manchester City against Liverpool as the WSL champions maintained a winning start to their title defence.
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What happened
Manchester City Women continued their perfect start to the Women's Super League title defence with a victory over Liverpool Women, thanks to a brace from Lauren Hemp. The win keeps City at the top of the table as they look to retain their crown. Liverpool, meanwhile, were unable to spring an upset against the champions and continue to search for consistency in the new WSL campaign.
Chance analysis
Manchester City sent another statement of intent in the WSL with a comfortable win over Liverpool, powered by Lauren Hemp's clinical finishing. The champions appear to have hit their stride early, which is ominous for the rest of the league as they defend their title. Liverpool, meanwhile, will need to find more bite against top opposition if they are to challenge for the upper places this season.
Manchester City Women extend their winning run and reinforce their status as title favourites, while Liverpool Women remain winless against top opposition.