Manchester City twice came from behind to beat Arsenal 4-2 at Etihad Stadium, according to Sky Sports. The result extends City's 100 percent start to the Women's Super League season and increases the pressure on Arsenal manager Renee Slegers.
The Guardian reports that Bunny Shaw sealed the win for City. Sky Sports described the match as a thriller in which the reigning WSL champions recovered after falling behind on two occasions.
According to Sky Sports, the defeat ramps up scrutiny on Slegers and her Arsenal side. The Independent, reporting on the same match, called Arsenal "hapless" in its coverage of the result.
Arsenal had made one change to their lineup at Etihad Stadium, the club's official website reported in its team news ahead of kickoff.
The match was played on Monday, October 5, 2026, according to the publication date on Sky Sports' report.
The result leaves City with a perfect record in the WSL so far this season, while Arsenal's loss adds to the pressure on Slegers. The Independent also noted that London City Lionesses routed Tottenham in a separate match on the same day, describing it as a statement win.
What to watch next: how Arsenal and Slegers respond in their next WSL fixture, and whether City can maintain their unbeaten run.
