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Manchester City edge past London City Lionesses in WSL thriller
November 1, 2026 at 04:57 PM
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Manchester City defeated London City Lionesses 2–1 at Hayes Lane on Sunday, with Khadija Shaw and Lauren Hemp scoring.
- Khadija Shaw opened the scoring and Lauren Hemp struck the winner after Jana Fernández had equalized for the hosts.
- Hemp became the first player to score in eight consecutive Women's Super League starts.
- Alexia Putellas displayed her third Ballon d'Or trophy to supporters before kick-off.
- London City manager Eder Maestre said results have not matched performances, while CEO Martin Semmens said the club aims to play in Europe every year.

