Manchester Metropolis opened up an 11-point hole on the high of the Ladies’s Tremendous League in very good type as they claimed a rampant 6-0 win over backside membership Leicester Metropolis.
The highest vs backside conflict was unlikely to deliver up any shock and that proved to be the case, with Metropolis 4 objectives up on the break. However the league leaders got a scare as Alisha Lehmann rattled the submit early on for the guests.
That likelihood solely woke Metropolis up although as they labored out their fundamental energy in Lauren Hemp’s direct operating, which introduced two assists and 6 probabilities created. She arrange the primary for Bunny Shaw, who headed in her cross on the close to submit, earlier than a double from Vivianne Miedema.
The Dutch ahead drilled dwelling a primary from the sting of the field after Ashleigh Neville didn’t clear her traces, earlier than heading dwelling one other Hemp cross for 3-0. Metropolis made it 4 inside 38 minutes as Kerolin arrange Yu Hasegawa for a easy fourth.
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Man Metropolis are flying as they make it 4-0 earlier than half-time towards Leicester.
Leicester have been hoping the floodgates had shut however they conceded a fifth three minutes after the break. Kerolin smashed a magnificence into the highest nook from distance, with the Brazilian claiming aim of the night.
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Manchester Metropolis’s dominance continues as Kerolin smashes the ball into the highest nook to make it 5 for the WSL leaders towards Leicester.
Metropolis then made modifications – and even they began scoring. Leicester performed themselves into bother as Chantelle Swaby received caught in possession within the field, permitting Aoba Fujino to around the goalkeeper earlier than smashing dwelling.
Extremely, it might have been a lot worse for Leicester – as Shaw, Hemp and Leila Ouahabi all missed close-range sitters – earlier than Noemie Mouchon missed a fair greater one when she pounced on a Metropolis mistake and fired over with the aim gaping.
It rounded off an terrible Friday thirteenth for Leicester – as Metropolis rely down the times in direction of a WSL title.
Jeglertz: We all know the place we’re – however we’re by no means happy!
Man Metropolis head coach Andree Jeglertz to Sky Sports activities:
“The ability to keep moving forward – even if we score three or four goals – the attitude from the players, the substitutions we keep on doing, it keeps raising the level and we keep on chasing more goals. That’s what I’m mostly pleased with.
“I needn’t encourage these gamers. They’re totally conscious of the place we’re within the league and what we’ve got accomplished up to now, regardless that the final weekend’s sport was not what we hoped for. They’re actually working arduous day-after-day and week.
“You can see the smiles on the players’ faces during and before the game, we are in a good place. I don’t need extra motivation for them.
“It is at all times going to be discussions round [this being City’s year]. It is vital for the gamers to cope with it. We’re a gaggle that day-after-day is about turning into a little bit bit higher, doing issues a little bit bit higher.
“We are never pleased, and we need to be happy what we have done so far, be proud of that. But at the same time being humble.
“There’s nonetheless an extended approach to go, and have a confidence that if we play the best way we play right now, it’s going to take us very far this season. We nonetheless know we will do even higher in some components of the sport.”
Passmoor: There was a chasm between the teams
Leicester head coach Rick Passmoor to Sky Sports:
“Clearly we’re actually upset. I want to have a look at – not the gamers – however the coaches. Did we give sufficient data within the lead-up to the sport? Did we put together them sufficient? Did the gamers have sufficient conviction in these actions? We have to evaluation it.
“Right now, it’s really raw. Really raw. They’ve scored lots of goals this season. They beat Chelsea by five, they’re a really good team. I’ve just got to check my emotions at the moment. Because we’ve got a big stage coming up from March onwards with the league programme. We have to make sure we’re in the right place for the battle ahead.
“We have made loads of development, however right now we’ve got to have a look at the information. There was a chasm between the groups and efficiency. So let us take a look at ourselves and ensure we’re in a greater place for the subsequent league sport.”
Analysis: Blip? What blip?
If that’s what Man City are like in a week after they’ve lost, what are they going to do to the rest of the league once they’ve strung a few more consecutive wins together again?
After the goalless blank at Arsenal in midweek, there was a slightly nervous feel to City at the start of this one. Defeat to the Gunners had set them back, or put them back in check. Amid the six-goal flurry tonight, it’s worth remembering they nearly fell behind for a second game in a row when Alisha Lehmann struck the woodwork.
But City woke up and took Leicester apart in the space of 16 first-half minutes. It was a brutal display.
Lauren Hemp was undoubtedly Player of the Match. Her 93 minutes were outstanding. Eleven chances created, 11 dribbles attempted, 14 crosses completed and two assists – plus another one disallowed in stoppage time for another Bunny Shaw goal.
Lauren Hemp’s sensational stats vs Leicester
Metropolis reminded everybody why they’re worthy champions elect.
