Khadija Shaw Inspires Manchester City To Comeback Victory Over Liverpool At Anfield

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Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Liverpool, thanks to Khadija Shaw's two goals in the second half. Olivia Smith initially put Liverpool ahead with a powerful shot in the 41st minute at Anfield. However, Shaw, last season's top scorer in the Women's Super League, led City's comeback.

In the 58th minute, Shaw equalised by heading in Lauren Hemp's precise cross. She then clinched the win in stoppage time with a fierce shot into the top-right corner, overcoming Niamh Fahey's challenge. This victory capped off an excellent week for Manchester City.

Earlier in the week, City defeated Barcelona in the Champions League and now lead the WSL standings with 10 points from four matches. The team is unbeaten in their first four WSL games for the first time since the 2019-20 season.

Liverpool faced another defeat at Anfield, where they have yet to win a WSL match. They have lost all four games played there, including three against Everton and one against Manchester City. This latest loss marks City's ninth win over Liverpool in their last 11 WSL encounters.

The close contest was a stark contrast to last season when City won this fixture 4-1. Despite Liverpool's efforts, City's resilience and Shaw's brilliance ensured they emerged victorious once again.

Manchester City looks poised to challenge for top honours this season after finishing as runners-up last year. Their strong start suggests they are well-prepared to compete at the highest level once more.