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This video can not be played Miedema & Shaw star as Man City beat Everton to go top At a glance Vivianne Miedema opens scoring with 90th WSL goal Kelly Gago equalises with stunning flicked finish Khadija Shaw nets winner as City go top of table PLAYER RATER Manchester City boosted their Women's Super League title hopes as they moved top of the table with a hard-fought victory over Everton. Chelsea dropped points on Saturday when they conceded a late equaliser against Arsenal, and City capitalised with a tenacious performance at Goodison Park to leapfrog the six-time defending WSL champions. Vivianne Miedema gave visitors the lead in the 21st minute, but Kelly Gago wiped out that advantage when she skilfully flicked Toni Payne's cross past a dumbfounded Ayaka Yamashita. Khadija Shaw restored the visitors' lead in the 55th minute, leaping above Rion Ishikawa to head home Leila Ouahabi's delivery. The Toffees pushed hard in search of a second equaliser and City had the woodwork to thank for denying a long-range effort by Ornella Vignola, while Yamashita made a fine save from Hikaru Kitagawa. Victory was City's seventh in a row and moved Andree Jeglertz's side a point clear of second-placed Chelsea. Everton, meanwhile, drop to 10th and are just four points above West Ham in the relegation play-off zone. The 'mentality shift' that has helped Man City to top of WSL Khadija Shaw has scored five goals in the WSL this season With Chelsea dropping points a day earlier, City knew Sunday's trip to Goodison was a golden opportunity to take control of the title race. City have improved under Jeglertz, but after battling to a narrow victory over West Ham last weekend, they were made to fight hard again for all three points against Everton. Jeglertz's team started brilliantly - playing free-flowing football - and Miedema opened the scoring by calmly slotting past Emily Ramsey after running on to a superb through ball from summer signing Iman Beney. As Everton grew in confidence thanks to Gago's equaliser, Shaw missed several opportunities before pouncing with a header that proved decisive. Despite looking brittle in defence at times, City found a way to win and boost their bid for a first WSL title since 2016 - although Jeglertz will be well aware the season is still in its early stages. With their winless run in the WSL stretching to seven games, things are looking bleak for Everton on the surface. Yet there were plenty of positives for Brian Sorensen in a narrow defeat by the league leaders - particularly the resurgence of Gago. The France striker was Everton's joint-top scorer in the WSL last season despite only joining from French side Nantes in January. Her opportunities have been limited this season, with Sorensen opting to start her in just three of their eight league games so far. But after a slow start, Gago is starting to find her form. Against Villa last weekend she opened the scoring with her first goal of the season - a stoppage-time equaliser as Everton fought back for a 3-3 draw. Her leveller against City was exquisite as she deftly flicked Payne's cross around Yamashita, who she had already forced into a fine save with a bullet header. City will be in derby action on Saturday, 15 November when they host Manchester United at Etihad Stadium (13: 30 GMT). Everton, meanwhile, travel to the capital to face West Ham on 16 November at 12: 00 GMT. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 9th November 2025 at 16: 28 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Brian Sørensen Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Andrée Jeglertz Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Brian Sørensen Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Andrée Jeglertz Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Women's Super League All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Everton Women 1, Manchester City Women 2. Second Half ends, Everton Women 1, Manchester City Women 2. Foul by Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women). Ornella Vignola (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt saved. Ruby Mace (Everton Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ayaka Yamashita (Manchester City Women). Attempt blocked. Karen Holmgaard (Everton Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hikaru Kitagawa. Offside, Everton Women. Hikaru Kitagawa is caught offside. Foul by Sydney Lohmann (Manchester City Women). Ornella Vignola (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aoba Fujino. Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Ruby Mace (Everton Women). Katja Snoeijs (Everton Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Katja Snoeijs (Everton Women). Corner, Everton Women. Conceded by Kerstin Casparij. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Emily Ramsey (Everton Women). Substitution, Everton Women. 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