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Williamson blunder costs Arsenal two-goal lead vs Paris FC

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Arsenal's tough start to the season continued as Leah Williamson gave away a freak penalty late on to see Paris FC come from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with the Gunners. Renee Slegers' side had put themselves in a commanding position thanks to both Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway notching their first goals of the season.

However Clara Mateo and a spot kick from Maeline Mendy after Williamson had picked up the ball from a goal kick, saw the hosts turn the game around and snatch a point from the tie. The collapse puts more scrutiny on Slegers after just one win from the opening four WSL games prior, and the 37-year-old chose not to attend her post-match press conference.

Arsenal's main issue this season had been a lack of firepower in front of goal - and they were toothless for much of the first 45 minutes. That was until Russo combined with Stanway before rediscovering her clinical edge with a fine finish from the edge of the box. Shortly after the break, it was Stanway's turn to celebrate, smashing home a volley for her first goal since joining the club in the summer.

At that point, it seemed like there was only one winner. However, Arsenal failed to push the initiative and were made to pay. First, Paris captain Mateo broke away on the counter before rounding past goalkeeper Misa and slotting into an empty net. Then, with three minutes of normal time remaining, disaster struck when Williamson picked up the ball from a goal kick and the referee pointed to the spot.