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Manchester City on verge of WSL title after Knaak’s last-gasp winner sinks Liverpool

Manchester City’s Rebecca Knaak scored a stoppage-time winner to give her side a nervy 1-0 home victory over Liverpool and put one hand on the Women’s Super League trophy.

Manchester City on verge of WSL title after Knaak’s last-gasp winner sinks Liverpool

TL;DR

  • Manchester City defeated Liverpool 1-0 with a stoppage-time goal by Rebecca Knaak, moving them closer to the Women's Super League title.
  • City leads the standings with one game remaining and has a superior goal difference over Arsenal.
  • Sam Kerr scored her 64th WSL goal, becoming Chelsea's all-time leading scorer, in their 3-1 win against Leicester.
  • Chelsea secured Champions League football for next season.
  • Tottenham beat London City Lionesses 2-1, while Manchester United drew 1-1 with Brighton.
  • Birmingham and Crystal Palace have been promoted to the top flight, with Charlton set for a playoff.
  • Liverpool had chances to score earlier in the match against Manchester City, hitting the woodwork.
  • Jennifer Falk made several saves for Liverpool before Knaak's decisive header.