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The Guardian's Women's Football Weekly
Cards galore in WSL and Leicester cause shock at top – Women’s Football Weekly
Oct 10, 2023
Faye Carruthers and the panel discuss controversial refereeing decisions and Leicester's surprise rise in WSL. They highlight impressive performances in the Arsenal vs Manchester United match. Liverpool's strong start and the Mercy Side Derby are discussed. Manchester United's historic Champions League debut is rated. Frustration over Nike's handling of shirt sales and excitement about the Women's Super League sticker collection are also covered.
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Quick takeaways
- Liverpool maintains their impressive start to the season with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, while Aston Villa struggles to pick up a point and admits they need to get back to basics.
- Leicester City tops the Women's Championship table with a 3-1 win over London City Lionesses, following the emotional tribute to Maddie Cusack, Sheffield United midfielder who tragically passed away.
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Liverpool continues impressive start with win over Aston Villa
Liverpool's impressive start to the season continues with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. Marie Hoogendijk and Natasha Flint score in either half for Liverpool, who now have six points from six. Aston Villa, who were tipped to break into the top four, are still yet to pick up a point. Manager Carla Ward admits they are miles off the top four and need to get back to basics.
