By Catherine MacKenzie and Gethin Thurlow (16/11/25) Above: Manchester City celebrate their third goal. Photo: Naomi Baker/WSL Football. Manchester City secured a comprehensive victory over Manchester United, strengthening their position at the top of the WSL table. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Khadija Shaw, and a sublime strike from Lauren Hemp -making her first start sinceContinue reading “Manchester derby: City dominate to extend lead at WSL summit”
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Man City survive Everton scare and move to WSL summit
By Damion Arnold (10/11/25) Above: Manchester City huddle. Photo: Manchester City website. Manchester City strengthened their Women’s Super League title ambitions by climbing to the top of the table with a hard-earned win over Everton. On a wet and windy day on Merseyside, Manchester City faced a confident Everton side. With Chelsea dropping points onContinue reading “Man City survive Everton scare and move to WSL summit”
Slegers says Arsenal must improve ahead of Manchester City clash
By Alice de Koster-Kitto (3/10/2025) Above: a previous meeting between Arsenal and City. Photo: Arsenal website. Arsenal head to the Joie Stadium this Saturday, where improvement will be top of mind as they take on Manchester City. The match follows a lackluster start to the season for the European champions, and their intent is toContinue reading “Slegers says Arsenal must improve ahead of Manchester City clash”
Masterful Carpenter runs riot on WSL debut as Chelsea win
Chelsea 2 – 1 Manchester City By Catherine MacKenzie (5/9/25) Above: Ellie Carpenter celebrates. Photo: ChelseaFCW on X. Chelsea and Manchester City ended last season in very different ways. Whilst Chelsea won the league unbeaten, City stumbled; an injury crisis stretching their squad too far. At one point without winger Lauren Hemp, captain Alex Greenwood,Continue reading “Masterful Carpenter runs riot on WSL debut as Chelsea win”
Preview: A new era for Manchester City begins
By Eloise Smallbone and Rachel Gore (02/09/2025) Above: Manchester City’s squad during preseason. Photo: ManCityWomen on X. As the start of the new season draws near, one of the teams hoping for a strong start to a new era is Manchester City. With a new head coach, new players and major returns from injury, CityContinue reading “Preview: A new era for Manchester City begins”
Manchester City Season Wrap Up
By Emily Wyatt (22/05/25) Above: Manchester City squad, 2024-25 season. Photo: @ManCityWomen on X. In the second of a series of round-ups following the close of the 2024-25 WSL season, Impetus Football’s Emily Wyatt reviews Manchester City’s season. After it went down to the wire at the end of the 2023-24 season, fans expected thatContinue reading “Manchester City Season Wrap Up”
From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative
By Gethin Thurlow (23/05/25) In the sixth article of our series of special articles ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final on Saturday, Impetus Football’s Gethin Thurlow evaluates the impact of Chloe Kelly. “A key lesson I have learned in life is that whilst I can’t control someone’s negative behaviour towards me, I canContinue reading “From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative”
The Manchester derby: four goals and a red card
Manchester United 2 – 2 Manchester City Above: Manchester United celebrate. Photo: @ManUtdWomen on X. Manchester United welcomed their local rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon in a vital match in the race to the top three of the Women’s Super League. In this collaboation between Impetus contributors, Manchester United fan CatherineContinue reading “The Manchester derby: four goals and a red card”
Skinner: “We want to qualify for the Champions League”
By Catherine MacKenzie (02/05/2025) Above: United boss Marc Skinner. Photo: Martin Rickett / PA. A derby day in Manchester is always special. This Sunday, Manchester United face cross-city foes Manchester City at Old Trafford, a pivotal game in the race to finish in the top three of the Women’s Super League. United are currently fourContinue reading “Skinner: “We want to qualify for the Champions League””
Lauren Hemp powers City to crucial victory on injury return
Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City By Gethin Thurlow (27/4/2025) Above: Lauren Hemp proved to be the difference between the sides. Photo: Manchester City. Lauren Hemp returned from injury ruthlessly, producing the crucial assist as Manchester City beat Leicester to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive. It was a momentous occasion for Manchester City, asContinue reading “Lauren Hemp powers City to crucial victory on injury return”
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