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Grace Clinton's goal was her first in the Women's Super League since 4 May, 2025, against Manchester City for former club Manchester United. There were many smiles among the Manchester City squad after their impressive Women's Super League win at Tottenham on Friday, but few beamed brighter than that of Grace Clinton. The England international, 22, marked her debut by coming off the bench to score in the 5-1 success at Brisbane Road. Clinton also played a part in Laura Coombs' injury-time strike when her shot deflected into the path of her new team-mate. It was the perfect start to life at City, who she joined on deadline day from rivals Manchester United, with England team-mate Jess Park going the other way. Clinton was not named in the squad for their opening two games of the season against Chelsea and Brighton, but was thrilled to make an impact on her first appearance as City went third in the table. "It feels amazing, " said the Liverpool-born midfielder afterwards. "It takes the pressure off a little bit. Now I can get flowing into the season. "The main thing for me was getting on to the pitch, making those connections with the girls and getting stuck in. "I really enjoyed it out there and I am really happy with my debut. " When Clinton switched Manchester clubs just hours before the transfer window closed, she stated on Instagram, external that she and United "weren't on the same page". "She looked happy when she came on and looked like she enjoyed the game, " said Chelsea goalkeeper Becky Spencer, who played with Clinton at Spurs during her loan spell during the 2023-24 campaign. Clinton undoubtedly adds further depth to a stacked squad of players at new City manager Andree Jeglertz's disposal. "I'm so happy for her because she has been working very good since she's been with the team and deserved to get minutes, " said the Swede. "Grace is a great player with the ball, she is working on finding the ball in different spaces and engaging the backline. "But she is also working very hard to fit into the group and the team, and how we play - that will take some time for her. "She wanted to be on the ball, she's playing with a lot of confidence so I'm happy for her. " Man City hit five at Spurs as Clinton shines on debut London City beat Everton to claim first ever WSL win Arsenal to meet eight-time winners Lyon in Champions League 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 Not even Pope could persuade me to change - Amorim 'Fairytale' Canada deliver 'seismic' win over New Zealand 'Energised' Lyles makes happier Tokyo memories after heartbreak A respectable man leads a vicious 'firm' of thugs The best and worst foods to eat at sports grounds Zara Mc Dermott explores the dark side of Thailand Chuck Wepner: The real-life Rocky who floored Ali Superb Canada beat champions New Zealand to reach final. Video Superb Canada beat champions New Zealand to reach final How 'choosing the hard path' helped Hunt win superb 200m silver Unwatchable or irresistible? The manager purists love to hate Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman. Video Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman Premier League ticket black market exposed Ferguson on music, memory and dementia projects 'Slot-age time' - breaking down Liverpool's late success Rashford stars for Barcelona as they beat Newcastle Video Rashford stars for Barcelona as they beat Newcastle Haaland feats 'unheard of' - how striker broke another record Weekly sports quiz: Who won the T20 Blast mascot race? Eubank opens up on hospital visit and father reunion Is Rashford on road to redemption at Barcelona after sinking Newcastle? Cling film, fake tan and Block 16 - welcome to Red Roses' Hogwarts 'Underrated Salt on path to T20 greatness' Is Chiefs Kingdom crumbling after losing start? Mourinho back at Benfica 25 years on - revered but a risk? How a Brit is trying to crack 'hardest position in sport' Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army 'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record. Video'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record 'There is, and always will be, only one Ricky Hatton' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.