BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Libby Smith and Veatriki Sarri each received on the scoresheet as struggling Birmingham City pulled off a surprising 2-0 win at hand leaders Arsenal their first defeat of the Women’s Super League season and climb off the underside of the desk.
After spending the winter break in final place, Birmingham received off to a flying begin as Smith scored after three minutes, and Sarri doubled her aspect’s benefit earlier than the break.
A dogged defensive efficiency within the second half noticed the Blues maintain on for his or her first win of the season, with the three factors lifting them above Leicester City, who have been overwhelmed 1-0 away to Reading.
Manchester City trounced Brighton & Hove Albion 6-0 away, and three different video games have been postponed as a result of optimistic COVID-19 checks.
Arsenal stay prime of the desk on 25 factors, 4 away from second-placed Chelsea.
(Reporting by Philip O’Connor; Editing by Toby Davis)
