Manchester City beats Liverpool 4-2 in WSL thriller

Hemp Scores Twice in City's Comeback Win

Lauren Hemp opened the scoring for City early on, marking her first goal since November Sky Sports. But Liverpool quickly turned the match around. Alice Bergstrom and Vivien Endemann capitalized on City defensive mistakes to put Liverpool 2-1 ahead before halftime. Khadija Shaw equalized just before the break after Bergstrom's error, keeping City in the contest.

The second half remained tightly contested until late drama decided the match. Grace Fisk's own goal in the 90th minute gave City the lead. Hemp then sealed victory with her second goal in stoppage time after Liverpool pushed players forward and left space for a counterattack.

Shaw's Post Hit and Liverpool's Defensive Lapses

Khadija Shaw came close to scoring earlier in the first half when she rounded goalkeeper Khiara Keating from a tight angle but hit the post. Her second-half equalizer proved crucial, keeping City within striking distance before Liverpool's defensive collapse in the final minutes.

City's Perfect Record Extends at the Joie

The victory extended Manchester City's winning streak at the Joie Stadium to 13 straight matches. Liverpool entered the fixture unbeaten and in strong form, but City's resilience and late attacking prowess proved decisive in preserving their flawless season start.

Beney's Head Injury Briefly Halts Play

The match was temporarily delayed after Manchester City defender Iman Beney suffered a head injury and required medical treatment on the pitch. Beney had her head strapped and continued playing, showing the intensity and commitment on display in this eight-goal thriller.