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Rebecca Knaak strikes late to leave Manchester City on verge of WSL title
TL;DR
Rebecca Knaak scored a stoppage-time header to secure a 1-0 victory for Manchester City against Liverpool, putting them on the verge of their first Women’s Super League title in a decade. A win against West Ham in their final match will clinch the title, regardless of Arsenal's performance.
Key points
- Rebecca Knaak scored a late winner for Manchester City
- City's victory over Liverpool puts them close to the WSL title
- A win against West Ham will secure the title for City
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Rebecca Knaak headed home a late winner for Manchester City against Liverpool (Reuters)
Manchester City are on the brink of their first Women’s Super League title in a decade after Rebecca Knaak’s stoppage-time header earned a critical 1-0 win over Liverpool.
A week after a shock defeat at Brighton offered Arsenal hope, City were close to dropping more points to their former manager Gareth Taylor, but in the first of six minutes added on Knaak’s stooping header squirmed under the otherwise excellent Liverpool goalkeeper Jennifer Falk.
The goal ensured City end the campaign with a perfect winning record at the Joie Stadium, and knowing a win on the final day at West Ham will bring their first title in 10 years even if Arsenal can win their three games in hand.
Sam Kerr scored her 64th WSL goal to become Chelsea’s all-time top-flight top scorer in their 3-1 victory at Leicester.
Lauren James added a magnificent double within six first-half minutes before Shannon O’Brien capitalised on a defensive error to claw a goal back.
Q&A
How did Rebecca Knaak's goal impact Manchester City's title chances?
Knaak's late goal secured a crucial 1-0 win, placing Manchester City on the brink of winning their first Women's Super League title in ten years.
What do Manchester City need to do to win the WSL title?
Manchester City must win their final match against West Ham to secure the Women’s Super League title, even if Arsenal wins their remaining games.
Who is the goalkeeper for Liverpool that faced Knaak's winning goal?
Jennifer Falk was the Liverpool goalkeeper who faced Rebecca Knaak's winning header in the match.