ONE TOUCH SUMMARY
- Arsenal's title hopes questioned after Chelsea defeat ends unbeaten WSL run and leaves them seven points adrift.
- Andrea Medina starred for Man Utd with a goal, four chances created and Player of the Match.
- Liverpool ended their Anfield hoodoo with a Merseyside derby win over Everton.
ONE TOUCH INSIGHT
A title race isn't over in September. Arsenal's attack might be. Two goals in four WSL games is the entire story of their start, and Chelsea ending an unbeaten run that stretched back to October 12 last year didn't so much expose a flaw as confirm one.
Their 1-1 draw with Man Utd hinged on a goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time. That is the pattern: Arsenal finding goals late, or not at all. Slegers talking about taking the pressure off her players is a coach reading the room. Seven points behind Man City four games in is a gap that shapes a season, not a footnote.
Calling the title gone is lazy. City away on October 4 is a diagnostic, not a decider. The real measure is whether Arsenal score inside the first half hour at the Academy Stadium, because if their goals keep arriving only in stoppage time, Slegers has a front-line problem a trip to Manchester cannot paper over.
WHY IT MATTERS
Arsenal's first WSL defeat since October last year reframes the title race: seven points behind Man City after four games, with a trip to City next.
TACTICAL FIT
Medina operates as Man Utd's creative keystone, leading the game for chances created and touches in the box as Eva Olid's side chase momentum.
THE DEBATE
Are Arsenal's title hopes already over after just four WSL games?
The Sky Sports writers analyse all the big talking points from across the weekend's action; are Arsenal's title hopes over after London derby defeat to Chelsea? Andrea Medina puts in "virtuoso display" for Man Utd; Liverpool end Anfield hoodoo with Merseyside derby win
Sunday 27 September 2026 19:20, UK
Are Arsenal's title chances over already?
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Highlights from the WSL match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge
It seems a touch early to definitely say whether or not Arsenal's title chances are over already, but their start has left a lot to be desired.
Four games in, they have scored only twice and one of those goals - in the 1-1 draw with Man Utd last weekend - wasn't scored until the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time.
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And now their unbeaten run in the WSL, which started all the way back on October 12 last year, has been ended by Chelsea.
It leaves the Gunners seven points adrift of leaders Man City already.
Head coach Renee Slegers was asked about that topic after full-time at Stamford Bridge and she said she wanted to "take the pressure off" of her players.
"I believe in these players. The goals will come and the points will come as well," she said.
"We have to earn the right again to talk about this [the title race] because we've lost too many points."
With a trip to City up next on October 4, the week ahead feels like a crucial one in the north Londoners' season. Dan Long
Medina the keystone as Man Utd's collect first win
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Highlights of the WSL match between Manchester United and West Ham United
Sky Sports' Laura Hunter highlighted Andrea Medina in the lead-up to this game, posing the question as to whether the Spaniard could be Man Utd's trump card.
Based on her performance on Sunday, the answer is a resounding yes.
Medina was the standout player by some distance at Leigh Sports Village: she created the most chances (4), took the most touches in the opposition box (11), hit the crossbar and scored United's crucial second goal.
Speaking on Sky Sports+, commentator Gary Taphouse called it "a virtuoso display". It came as no surprise when she was named Player of the Match.
As Eva Olid's side look to build momentum after starting with two defeats and a draw, the former Spain U23 international could be the keystone. Dan Long
Taylor stamps out the Anfield curse
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Highlights of the WSL match between Liverpool and Everton
Liverpool's 2-0 win against Merseyside rivals Everton was the perfect remedy for the club's curse at Anfield.
Heading into this game, the Reds had lost eight of their last nine outings in the stadium. Five of those had come against the Toffees.
It was an assured and confident performance throughout. After Beata Olsson's early opener, which settled the nerves, it was just a matter of when, not if, the second arrived.
Cornelia Kapocs delivered and secured all three points. Liverpool move ahead of Everton in the process of their solid start to the campaign continuing.
The fixture list is a relentless one, however, with a trip to Birmingham in the Women's League Cup fast approaching before an away clash against another foe in Manchester United.
Getting over the hump that is their form at Anfield will be a welcome boost in tackling those challenges. Liverpool can now move forward with confidence. Patrick Rowe
Are Spurs in the title race?
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Highlights of the WSL match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa
A confident and strong 4-0 win for Tottenham against Aston Villa now opens up the conversation about a potential title race for the club.
No team has scored more than Spurs. Fifteen goals in their opening four games with just two goals conceded.
They are two points off Manchester City at the top but their upcoming run of fixtures will confirm whether they can assume the role of outside contenders for top spot.
London City Lionesses, Chelsea and Arsenal are their next three opponents in the WSL. Emerge from that October fixture list unscathed and serious conversations may need to be had about their chances...
Sky Sports' Laura Hunter said that people may need to start paying attention to Spurs in the build-up to this game. The game against Villa was another warning. Patrick Rowe
Birmingham's bright display gives hope of earning first WSL win
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Highlights of the WSL match between Birmingham City and Crystal Palace
Birmingham may still be waiting for their first WSL win of the season, but this was a display that shows it will not be far around the corner.
The Blues are playing in the top flight for the first time in four years but have started the season winless from their first four games.
Birmingham led twice against Palace on Sunday, yet somehow needed a late equaliser to rescue a 3-3 draw.
However, it was Birmingham who nearly nicked a winner as Chancelle Effa Effa had a stoppage-time chance to dramatically snatch victory.
That shot was one of 19 for the home side, who had more attempts, shots on target and touches in the opposition box than Palace.
But at the other end, they allowed 17 shots as two mistakes cost them two goals against Palace, as a goalkeeper howler let in the visitors' first while a slip gave Palace their third.
If Amy Merrick's side can tighten up at the back and continue to produce positive attacking displays like the one against Palace, then surely they can earn their first WSL win soon. Declan Olley
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