The evolution of Viv-stenius
Arsenal cruised to victory over Brighton on Sunday night time, impressed by the attacking aptitude of the duo now fondly often called Viv-stenius. The arrival of Stina Blackstenius within the winter switch window has allowed the prolific Vivianne Miedema to drop into a standard No 10 position. Having a focus to purpose at has allowed the Dutch star to indicate off her array of playmaking attributes. It will not work, nonetheless, with out Blackstenius up entrance. The partnership they’ve in-built such a short while is exceptional and the Swedish goalscorer added two to her tally on Sunday. Arsenal at the moment are unbeaten in 9 in all competitions. With a big fortnight forward and the resumption of their Champions League marketing campaign, the type of their aptitude gamers shall be key to any success. SD
Weir’s wizardry wows once more
Caroline Weir is famend for her long-range spectacular objectives, simply keep in mind her catalogue of strikes in opposition to Manchester United. She is now, nonetheless, quick turning into as lethal contained in the field. Final season, Gareth Taylor highlighted his need to see extra productiveness from the Scotland midfielder from inside 18 yards. His want has been granted. Weir’s winner in opposition to Tottenham on Sunday was as scrappy as they arrive – a poacher’s end virtually on the goalline – following on from the 2 she scored in final weekend’s Continental Cup ultimate. It reveals the development of one of many league’s in-form gamers. She has racked up 5 in 4 video games, serving to to steer Manchester Metropolis’s cost for that priceless third place and Champions League qualification. SD
Introduce goalline expertise now
The English public is aware of very properly the way it feels when your shot crosses the road however isn’t given (see Frank Lampard within the 2010 World Cup). On Saturday it was Ona Batlle and Manchester United who acquired a style of that misfortune within the forty second minute of their win over Studying. The Spanish full-back minimize in from the proper flank and let unfastened a fiery shot that clattered in off the crossbar – and it actually, actually regarded just like the ball had crossed the road. Positive, Alessia Russo adopted up and her deflected roller simply moments later discovered the web to make it 3-1. However absolutely there may be time for goalline expertise within the WSL now, it can assist everybody, together with the officers, who can have ended up grimacing after they noticed the replays. MN
Kerr steps up when Chelsea wanted her most
You realize you’ve had a great day within the workplace when your supervisor is making an attempt to elevate you off your ft. On Sunday Sam Kerr – as soon as once more – deserved the elevation when she scored the 92nd-minute winner in opposition to Aston Villa to maintain her aspect’s title hopes alive. The purpose marks her fiftieth in Chelsea colors – and a much-needed one in a match the place her aspect have been with out Fran Kirby and Pernille More durable. Emma Hayes thought Kerr did such a great job that she “nearly lifted up” the Australian within the fast aftermath of her winner. Chelsea now flip their consideration to Wednesday’s sport in opposition to Everton, the place one other three factors, and maybe one other Kerr masterclass, will go a great distance in guaranteeing the title race goes to the wire. MN
Anvegård shines for Everton
Anna Anvegård put in one in all her greatest performances for Everton on Saturday as she scored a brace, together with the match winner, and recorded an help within the membership’s thrilling 3-2 win over Leicester. Her first purpose got here after she pounced on a defensive mistake with a unfastened go discovering itself at her ft however the second was extra controversial. The Sweden worldwide gave the impression to be in an offside place when the ball was crossed into the field and she or he managed to bundle it into the purpose. Leicester gamers petitioned the officers and the membership tweeted the offside flag had been raised. However regardless of the protests from the guests, the purpose stood to spherical off a near-perfect outing for Anvegård, which moved her membership as much as ninth. SR
Officers may also get injured
Followers are used to prolonged breaks in play for accidents to gamers however supporters at West Ham’s 1-0 win over Birmingham on Sunday have been ready as assistant referee Stacey Fullicks acquired medical consideration. The official slipped 25 minutes into the match and medical workers rushed round her after she didn’t bounce again to her ft. Fullicks was then taken away on a stretcher and changed by fourth official Steven Hughes. The harm has not been confirmed however each golf equipment despatched their properly needs and so can we. SR
