Michelle Agyemang made a strong impression by scoring her first goal of the season for Brighton. After a standout summer and earning the No. 9 jersey, she’s been under pressure to deliver full-match performances. While she’s shown promise in recent games, she hadn’t found the net in the first three matches. Her winning goal against Everton was a welcome relief. The 19-year-old was instrumental in Brighton’s 1-0 victory, constantly threatening, dropping back to influence play, winning most of her duels, and contributing defensively. Her goal handed Everton a third consecutive loss as manager Brian Sørensen searches for his team’s best form.
In other WSL action, Chelsea maintained their unbeaten run while Agyemang’s goal secured a narrow win for Brighton.
Arsenal are struggling to build momentum early in the season. Although it’s only September, dropping four points in their last two games is not where Renee Slegers’ team wants to be, especially compared to Chelsea’s near-perfect record last year. A draw with a disciplined Manchester United side was understandable, but Saturday’s 1-1 tie with Aston Villa was more disappointing. Arsenal controlled play at home but failed to extend their early lead, which came from a Villa mistake. Slegers noted, “We had more shots and possession today, but we lacked urgency in the box. At 1-0, the opposition always believes they can come back.”
West Ham’s troubles deepened against Chelsea, conceding three goals in the first 15 minutes due to disorganized defending. Their situation worsened when Inès Belloumou was sent off for pulling an opponent’s hair, a senseless act that left the already winless bottom-dwellers with 10 players. Chelsea eased to a 4-0 victory with goals from Beever-Jones, Rytting Kaneryd, Cuthbert, and Kaptein, signaling a challenging season ahead for West Ham.
Liverpool faced difficulties in their loss to Manchester United, managing only 38.3% possession. New manager Gareth Taylor is working to implement a possession-based style but acknowledges it takes time. “It doesn’t happen overnight,” he said. “United pressed well, but we need to improve. There are lessons from this game as we build toward a more controlled approach.”Hard, it takes time. The signs have been positive so far, but we’ve got a lot of work to do. – Tom Garry
Match report: Liverpool 0–2 Manchester United
Spurs Show Resilience
There’s no doubt that Tottenham have rediscovered their spark. After a lackluster 2024–25 season, there were concerns about how Martin Ho’s team would respond to their recent heavy defeat by Manchester City. But they started confidently at the King Power Stadium, securing an important 2–1 win. Two goals in six minutes rewarded their energetic pressing, a hallmark of Ho’s early tenure. Eveliina Summanen set the pace from midfield, Olivia Holdt dazzled and stretched the defense, and new striker Cathinka Tandberg continues to prove why the club was eager to sign her on deadline day. However, Leicester didn’t give up without a fight, and Rick Passmoor will be encouraged by their second-half rally.
Tottenham’s Cathinka Tandberg slots home to open the scoring at Leicester. Photograph: Anna Gowthorpe/Tottenham Hotspur FC/Shutterstock
Shaw Back on Form from the Spot
Andrée Jeglertz praised Khadija Shaw’s “strong” personality after the striker bounced back to score two penalties against London City Lionesses. Shaw had missed a spot kick in Manchester City’s 5–1 win over Tottenham earlier this month but confidently converted twice from 12 yards in Sunday’s 4–1 victory. The brace brings her goal tally to three in four games. “It’s mentally challenging for her [Bunny], but it shows she’s a strong personality and believes in herself,” Jeglertz said. “We believe in her by giving her the opportunity again, which is very good for her. She’s now scored two, and it will give her confidence.” – Emillia Hawkins
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|—–|————————–|—-|—-|—–|
| 1 | Chelsea Women | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 2 | Man Utd Women | 4 | 10 | 10 |
| 3 | Man City Women | 4 | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur Women | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Arsenal Women | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove Albion Women | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | Everton Women | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 8 | Leicester Women | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| 9 | London City Lionesses | | | |Aston Villa Women are in 10th place with 3 points, a goal difference of -2, and 2 wins.
Liverpool FC Women are 11th with 3 points, a goal difference of -6, and no wins.
West Ham Women are 12th with 4 points, a goal difference of -12, and no wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about the key takeaways from a weekend of Womens Super League action designed to be helpful for both new and seasoned fans
Beginner General Questions
1 What are key takeaways in football
Key takeaways are the most important points lessons or trends we can learn from a set of matches They go beyond just who won or lost and look at the bigger picture
2 Who looked like the strongest team this weekend
This depends on the specific results but the answer would highlight the team that not only won but did so convincingly showing great form teamwork and control
3 Was there a major upset
An upset is when a team lower in the table beats a team at the top The answer would name the underdog team that pulled off a surprise victory and how they did it
4 Which player had the best individual performance
This spotlights the Player of the Match or someone who singlehandedly changed the game with goals assists or incredible defensive work
5 How did the results affect the league table
The answer would explain which teams moved up or down in position and how the race for the title or to avoid relegation has tightened or become clearer
Advanced Tactical Questions
6 Did any team show a noticeable change in tactics
This looks at a teams strategic approach For example Arsenal successfully pressed high up the pitch forcing turnovers in dangerous areas or A team usually playing defensively surprised everyone by adopting an attacking formation
7 What was a key tactical battle that decided a match
This identifies a specific matchup on the pitch like one teams winger consistently beating the opponents fullback or how a midfield duo controlled the games tempo
8 Are there any emerging weaknesses in a top team
This is a critical takeaway It might point out a top team struggling to defend against counterattacks or showing vulnerability from setpieces even if they won
9 Which young player made a significant impact
This highlights a rising star who may not be a household name yet but delivered a performance that suggests a bright future perhaps
