Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 22 Sept 2026
Spurs hit seven as WSL delivers late drama
Tottenham ran riot with seven goals, while Arsenal and Manchester City both struck late in a wild WSL weekend.
Tottenham
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Spurs
Scored seven vs Crystal Palace
Standout
Olivia Holdt inspired Tottenham
Arsenal
Late goal salvaged draw vs Man Utd
Man City
Two goals after 90 to beat Liverpool
What happened. Tottenham thrashed Crystal Palace 7-0 in an Olivia Holdt-inspired display, while Arsenal scored late to salvage a home draw against Manchester United. Manchester City netted twice after the 90th minute to beat Liverpool, and Chelsea saw off Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea beat a stubborn Birmingham City side at Stamford Bridge.
- Manchester City scored two goals after the 90-minute mark to see off Liverpool.
- Arsenal needed a late goal to rescue a point at home to Manchester United.
The results shake up the WSL table as the title and relegation battles heat up.
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