Manchester City stretched their Women's Super League lead to nine points with a gritty 2-1 win over London City Lionesses. Khadija Shaw's late strike secured the victory, with manager Gareth Taylor calling it a 'job done' performance. The result came after Chelsea lost to Arsenal, opening a significant gap at the league summit.

City's winning streak is now 12 games, but this was far from their best. London City exposed vulnerabilities in City's high defensive line and midfield transitions, creating several dangerous chances. For all their dominance, City relied on individual quality, with Shaw's 13th league goal proving decisive in a match where they were outplayed for long periods.

The title race isn't over, but Chelsea face a monumental task. City's next match is a direct showdown against Chelsea at home, where even a loss would leave them with a six-point cushion and a superior goal difference. City have history to overcome, having surrendered a six-point lead in the final two games two seasons ago.