Miedema hits incredible mark, Zelem does the unthinkable – twice – and Manchester City continue upwards trajectory
Just one goal Vivianne? A mere 25% of your team’s total production this weekend? Yes, the Dutch forward only scored once in the 4-2 win against Birmingham on Sunday, making the most of a loose ball in Birmingham’s pinball penalty box. She made it look simple and Miedema most likely puts dozens of those away in training, probably without looking. It is sometimes difficult to put in context just how good she is but one way to illustrate it is that the goal made her the first player in WSL history to reach 100 goal involvements What if we were to also say that the numbers were serenely shaped in the form of 70 goals and 30 assists, and in just 83 appearances? If you already knew this, you’re probably an Arsenal fan. For the rest of us, it might be easier to start betting on what she can’t do. MN
Match report: Arsenal 4-2 Birmingham
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