Manchester United thrashed London City Lionesses 5-1, maintaining their top position in WSL. Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 3-1, with Kerr scoring on her return. Liverpool lost 1-0 to Leicester City. United and Arsenal have both scored a joint-high of nine goals in their first two games.
Manchester United showcased their dominance in the Women’s Super League (WSL), securing a resounding 5-1 victory against newcomers London City Lionesses. The Red Devils have continued their stellar start to the season with this win, demonstrating their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
The match began swiftly in Manchester United's favor. Just three minutes into the game, Maya Le Tissier calmly converted a penalty, setting the tone for what was to come. United's early pressure paid off, and they never looked back.
Le Tissier then turned from scorer to provider, assisting Jayde Riviere in the 33rd minute to extend United's lead. Riviere’s well-taken goal further demoralized the Lionesses and solidified United's control of the game.
The second half saw Melvine Mallard find the net twice, putting Manchester United in a commanding 4-0 lead. Mallard's brace highlighted United's attacking depth and clinical finishing, leaving London City with an uphill battle.
London City managed a consolation goal when former United striker Nikita Parris scored on her home debut against her old club. The goal provided a glimmer of hope for the Lionesses, but it was ultimately too little, too late.
Adding further salt to the wounds, Jess Park scored her first goal for United with just three minutes left to play, firing in a shot from outside the area to make it 5-1. Park's goal capped off an impressive performance from United and underscored their dominance in the match.
With this victory, Manchester United sits atop the WSL standings, having secured all six points from their first two games. Their strong start signals their ambition to challenge for the title this season.
In contrast, London City Lionesses find themselves at the bottom of the league, but they can take some solace in the fact that they have faced two of the league’s toughest teams early in the season. Their upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their trajectory in the WSL.
Taking all three points back to Manchester!
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) September 14, 2025
Chelsea also maintained their perfect start to the season with a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa. Sam Kerr, returning from a lengthy injury layoff, marked her comeback with a goal, much to the delight of the Chelsea faithful.
Agnes Beever-Jones opened the scoring for Chelsea after 22 minutes, continuing her impressive form this season. Villa responded before halftime through Ebony Salmon, leveling the score and providing a tense atmosphere.
However, an own goal by Missy Kearns 10 minutes after the restart put Chelsea back in the lead. The unfortunate incident swung the momentum back in Chelsea's favor.
Then, in injury time, Sam Kerr, after an 18-month absence, came off the bench to score, adding further gloss to the result and sending a clear message to the rest of the league. Kerr’s return is a significant boost for Chelsea as they aim to defend their title.
Meanwhile, Gareth Taylor’s difficult start to his tenure with Liverpool continued as the Reds suffered a 1-0 defeat to 10-player Leicester City. The loss compounds Liverpool's early-season struggles and raises questions about their performance.
Leicester City’s Shannon O’Brien received her second yellow card in the 56th minute, reducing her team to 10 players. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Emily van Egmond swiftly put Leicester ahead, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Liverpool.
Liverpool were unable to capitalize on their numerical advantage, failing to find an equalizer and slipping to a disappointing defeat. The result underscores the challenges Taylor faces in revitalizing Liverpool's fortunes.
Data Debrief: United’s Flying Start and Villa’s Chelsea Misery Continues
Manchester United have started the season explosively, scoring nine goals in their first two games, a feat matched only by Arsenal in the WSL. Their attacking prowess has been a key factor in their early success, and they will be keen to maintain this momentum.
Aston Villa’s struggles against Chelsea continue, as they have now lost all 11 of their WSL matches against the Blues. Villa, along with Tottenham, are the only teams to have faced Chelsea 11 times in the competition without earning a single point.
Liverpool's woes deepen as they are now just one defeat away from suffering their 100th loss in the WSL. The statistic highlights the challenges the club faces in competing at the highest level and the need for significant improvements.