FA WSL Review (Gameweek 3): Kerr and Mead Make Their Mark After Returns From Injury

Having been on the sidelines for 11 months due to a ruptured ACL which had forced her to miss the World Cup, Beth Mead helped inspire a tremendous comeback by Arsenal as two stoppage time goals saw them win 2-1 and record their first victory of this campaign. 

Reminding everyone why she is the all time top assist-maker in WSL history, Mead managed to find the feet of Alessia Russo with a short pass outside the area, before the 24-year old Summer signing from Manchester United found the back of the net in the dying seconds at the Emirates. 

Australian star Sam Kerr was also making her return from injury this weekend, and looked as prolific as ever as Chelsea comfortably beat West Ham at home. 

Kerr looked to have put the reigning Champions in front early on, but her effort was ruled out for offside. It didn’t take long until the 36th minute when the star striker headed home from Niamh Charles’ cross. The win is the 17th straight home victory for the Blues in the competition.

Whilst Chelsea’s win had momentarily put them at the top of the table, Sunday saw Manchester City run riot against Bristol City, in a 5-0 rout at the Joie Stadium.

All of the Cityzen’s goals came before the half time whistle, as braces from Roord and Shaw, as well as Aleixandri’s lone effort, saw Gareth Taylor’s women moved ahead of Leicester and Chelsea on their superior goal difference.