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Manchester United 2–2 Manchester City by Ben Gilby      Casey Stoney’s Manchester United earned the reward for a determined second half performance led by Kirsty Hanson which saw the unbeaten Reds turn around a two goal deficit. The Red Devils came into the game on the back of an outstanding performance in dispatching Arsenal last weekendContinue reading “United Hail Hanson”

Chelsea 4-0 Everton by Ben Gilby Chelsea won the battle of two unbeaten sides in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. More ominously for the rest of the FAWSL sides, towards the end of the game, Emma Hayes’ side began to find the form that their star-studded squad has promised forContinue reading “England’s Brace Makes It Harder For Everton”

Manchester City 8-1 Bristol City by Ben Gilby Manchester City gained a routine victory over a weakened Bristol City side in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League this afternoon. Controversy reigned before kick-off with Bristol City releasing a statement revealing that they had requested a postponement after five of their first team players were followingContinue reading “Sky Blues Savage Brave Bristol City”

Arsenal 6–1 Tottenham Hotspur By Ben Gilby Injury hit Arsenal eased to victory over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Meadow Park to return to the top of the Barclays F.A. Women’s Super League. Arsenal’s injury problems were emphasised by them only being able to name three outfield players on the bench – two ofContinue reading “Spurs Totally Out Gunned”

West Ham United 2–4 Manchester United By Ben Gilby Manchester United’s unbeaten start to the Barclays F.A. Super League season continued at Dagenham and Redbridge FC’s Victoria Road ground. It was, overall another frustrating performance from the Hammers who have now lost their last three FAWSL games and are still searching for their first leagueContinue reading “Hammers Own Worst Enemy As United Stay Unbeaten”

Chelsea 3-1 Manchester City By Ben Gilby Chelsea gained a deserved victory in the battle of two of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League big guns by having too much for Manchester City at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. The two sides’ respective strength in depth showed with a brief glance of the teamsheets. When players suchContinue reading “Flying Fran Helps Chelsea Despatch City”

Tottenham Hotspur 0–1 Manchester United By Ben Gilby Manchester United continued their strong start to the Barclays FA Women’s Super League season after a relatively straightforward victory at The Hive Stadium this afternoon. Pre-match interest centred on three stars of the USA’s World Cup winning side, but whereas Manchester United gave first Super League startsContinue reading “Shot-Shy Spurs Undone by Unbeaten United”

Birmingham City 0-1 Chelsea By Ben Gilby Chelsea produced another performance that left more questions than answers after they were largely frustrated by winless Birmingham City, who were supremely well organised in defence at Damson Park this afternoon. Birmingham made three changes from their midweek defeat to Everton in the FA Cup Semi-Final, by bringingContinue reading “Battling Birmingham Take The Plaudits But Chelsea Win The Points”

Manchester City 4–1 Tottenham Hotspur By Ben Gilby Manchester City finally put their uncharacteristic start to the Barclays FA Women’s Super League start to bed with a comprehensive win over Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon. The pre-game headlines surrounded the respective team sheets, with Manchester City’s immensely strong bench underlining the sheer quality in depth thatContinue reading “City Hit Form At Last”