Arsenal Women's Coach Eidevall Claimed
Taylor and Eidevall's heated touchline exchange highlights the integral role coaches have in molding team behavior. Coaches must constantly uphold sportsmanship and fair play.
Arsenal edged City 2-1 in an exciting Women's Super League clash as Stina Blackstenius struck late to score after Khiara Keating made an error in goalkeeping for City.
Arsenal 2-1 City
City were poised to move two points clear of Arsenal at the top of the WSL table before Bukayo Saka's excellent strike and Erling Haaland's late goal denied them in front of a sell-out Emirates crowd. This result ensured the Gunners remain third place, with an extra game in hand on City.
Although Taylor and Eidevall exchanged heated words throughout the match, Manchester City coach Paul Taylor was not penalised or booked in any way during this contest. Instead, City's loss came at the hands of goalkeeper Khiara Keating's mishandling of Katie McCabe's cross, allowing Stina Blackstenius to tap it in an empty net in the 87th minute and cause their defeat.
City manager Pep Guardiola condemned the decision as an 'embarrassing disgrace,' with the club issuing a statement backing his words on Sunday. City host Bristol City on Thursday evening as they look to keep up their impressive start to the season.
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Gunners win despite Khiara Keating’s error
Arsenal Women were victorious in a thrilling match at Meadow Park that left Gareth Taylor's side feeling aggrieved at how their coach, Jonas Eidevall was treated by Arsenal Women boss Arsene Wenger and following heated exchanges on the touchlines, they accused him of bullying fourth official Lauren Smith-Robinson after which Gareth Taylor accused Wenger of bullying Eidevall as well.
Khiara Keating of Manchester City keeper was at fault for Arsenal's opening goal when her poor clearance allowed Caitlin Foord to pick up and turn with her back toward goal before side-footing it into the top corner. That gave Arsenal their initial advantage.
Chloe Kelly pulled one back for City in the second half, but Stina Blackstenius scored an 88th-minute winner to seal Arsenal victory. Taylor believed his side should have been awarded a penalty when Khadija Shaw was shoved down inside the area; but Eidevall remained unscathed throughout this match and did not warrant any cautioning from referee Steve Eidevall. As such, Arsenal now sit level on points with previous unbeaten City while remaining three behind league leaders Chelsea in terms of league standings.
Gunners win despite Stina Blackstenius’s error
Arsenal goalkeeper Stina Blackstenius capitalised on an unfortunate error from City goalkeeper Khiara Keating to secure their 2-1 Women's Super League victory at Meadow Park on Sunday. Throughout, this tightly contested contest featured numerous goal scoring chances from both sides and two strikes off of Chloe Kelly, with City striking wood twice during this contest as well. Both managers also engaged in heated exchanges along the touchline - with Taylor accusing Eidevall of bullying the fourth official.
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Keating was outwitted by Katie McCabe's long pass over the top and misjudged her attempt at reaching it, sending it behind her where Blackstenius collected and rolled it into an empty net for an effortless win that brings Arsenal level on points with previously undefeated leaders City while also avenging their home loss to them last season. Mikel Arteta criticised 'unacceptable refereeing standards' after Newcastle's controversial second-half goal was allowed to stand.
Gunners win despite Stina Blackstenius’s goal
Arsenal were put through their paces during their initial meeting with Paris FC, who have proven a formidable challenger this season. Paris' performance proved daunting enough that teams took notice and reminded themselves about the threat posed by them.
Eidevall's team have become accustomed to facing adversity this year after the departures of Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema; but Blackstenius has proven herself capable of taking charge under pressure by scoring late goals for them.
She seized her opportunity superbly when she capitalized on Keating's mistake with three minutes remaining and slotted the ball into an open net for an impressive goal that provided vital encouragement for Arsenal as they remain hopeful of Champions League and Women's Super League success. Their next matchup against Bristol City provides another test; Eidevall must ensure his players remain focused for this upcoming challenge.