LONDON - Kim Little scored twice for Arsenal as they trounced an injury-depleted Manchester City 5-0 on Sunday with a classic counter-attacking display to climb to the top of the Women's Super League (WSL).
Everyone waiting for the Tobin debut like...#WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/uO1F7gjZgd
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With City missing a slew of key players, Vivianne Miedema struck in the 10th minute after a defensive mix-up between City defender Alanna Kennedy and keeper Karima Taieb allowed Beth Mead to tee up the Dutch striker, who fired home.
You just can't give Viv Miedema an INCH
An early lead for Arsenal! #WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/0A62L9tfjC
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Little made it 2-0 13 minutes later, getting the better of three City defenders before firing a rocket into the top corner that Taieb got a hand to, but could not keep out, and though City dominated possession, they could not score.
☄️ Captain Kim ☄️
Two up in 25 minutes! #WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/jbKascqKsk
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Katie McCabe added a third for Arsenal on the hour mark before Little blasted home a penalty, and Leah Williamson added a header deep into stoppage time to complete a 5-0 rout that put them top of the table on nine points after three games, ahead of Tottenham Hotspur on goal difference.
WHAT A BALL
Katie McCabe with the quick feet to get the goal! #WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/3aHt7dncQP
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Ice in her veins ❄️
After a wait for subs to come on Kim Little fires it in to the back of the net!#WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/DoHxE4N3lL
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and it's FIVE ✋
Leah Williamson tops off an incredible day for Arsenal! #WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/nrgdwALwM3
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Tobin Heath Arsenal Debut
TOBIN TIME @USWNT player makes her Arsenal debut!#WatchWithAta #BarclaysFAWSL #USWNT pic.twitter.com/YYsqHx0ZzS
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How it started ➡️ How it's going #WatchWithAta #USWNT #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/5njNPgitRz
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(Reporting by Philip O'Connor; Editing by Toby Davis)
