Overview
- Manchester City thrashed Aston Villa 6-1 for a 10th successive WSL win, moving to 30 points from 11 matches.
- Khadija Shaw netted four, with her opener the 100th for the club, and ended the day on 103 goals in 120 appearances across competitions.
- Vivianne Miedema logged two assists and added a goal, while Aoba Fujino struck the third to maintain City's control.
- Manager Andrée Jeglertz said the club has opened talks to extend Shaw’s deal, which runs until July 2026.
- Chelsea beat Brighton 3-0 to remain second, preserving the six-point gap heading into the winter break.