Manchester City Player Ratings vs Chelsea: Khadija Shaw & Vivianne Miedema Shine But Title Defenders Too Strong; Alex Greenwood Suffers Late Injury Blow
Khadija Shaw, Vivianne Miedema, and Yui Hasegawa demonstrated excellent attacking prowess in Manchester City's narrow loss to a formidable Chelsea side. Despite a strong performance by City's attacking trio, Chelsea emerged victorious with a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge. The match saw goals from Aggie Beever-Jones and Maika Hamano for Chelsea and an own goal by Niamh Charles briefly boosting City's hopes. However, injuries to Alex Greenwood and Lily Murphy marred City's performance. Read on for a breakdown of Man City's player ratings from the clash.
Khadija Shaw, Vivianne Miedema and Yui Hasegawa all showed real attacking threat during Manchester City's narrow defeat by an impressive Chelsea.Manchester City slumped to an opening day loss as Chelsea began the defence of their WSL title with a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.Goals from Aggie Beever-Jones and Maika Hamano gave the Blues the lead, before Niamh Charles headed into her own net to temporarily give City hope.Chelsea held out on the night despite boss Sonia Bompastor having to field a patched-up side with a number of key players absent through injury. City trio Shaw, Miedema and Hasegawa were the shining lights for the visitors who created a number of chances, but failed to convert. But the night was soured for City by two late injuries to Alex Greenwood and Lily Murphy.GOAL rates Man City's players from Stamford Bridge...
Khadija Shaw - 7/10
Shaw was a constant threat to Chelsea's defense with her pace and strength. She created several goal-scoring opportunities for City but was unable to find the back of the net herself. Her performance deserved a goal, but she will be pleased with her overall display.
Vivianne Miedema - 8/10
Miedema showcased her clinical finishing and intelligent movement, causing problems for the Chelsea backline throughout the game. Her goal-scoring instincts were on full display, and she was a key figure in City's attacking play. A standout performance from the Dutch forward.
Yui Hasegawa - 7.5/10
Hasegawa provided creativity and dynamism in City's midfield, linking up well with the attackers to create goal-scoring opportunities. Her vision and passing were impressive, and she was instrumental in City's build-up play. A promising display from the Japanese midfielder.
Alex Greenwood - N/A
Greenwood's game was cut short due to a late injury, depriving City of her defensive solidity and experience. Her absence was felt in the latter stages of the match, as City struggled to contain Chelsea's attacks. We wish Greenwood a swift recovery from her injury.
Lily Murphy - N/A
Murphy also suffered a late injury, adding to City's woes on the night. Her absence disrupted City's defensive shape and organization, making it challenging for them to deal with Chelsea's attacking threats. We hope Murphy makes a speedy return to action.
