Andrea Medina shines as Man Utd win; Chelsea ends Arsenal’s WSL run

Andrea Medina stood out as the Manchester United got a win that snapped the Anfield “hoodoo” in the Merseyside derby, in the Sky Sports writers’ weekend rundown. On the other side of the story, the weekend also delivered a blow for the Arsenal in the WSL: their unbeaten run, which began on October 12 last year, was ended by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal’s title hopes wobble

After just four matches, Arsenal have scored only twice, and one of those goals—coming in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United—was netted in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time. The loss means the Gunners are now seven points behind the leaders, Manchester City.

Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers said she wanted to “take the pressure off” her players, adding: “I believe in these players. The goals will come and the points will come as well.” Sky Sports also highlights her admission that Arsenal “lost too many points” to talk confidently about the title again. Next up for Arsenal is a trip to City on October 4.