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Khadija Shaw's double ensured Liverpool are still yet to win a WSL game at Anfield Khadija Shaw scored a stoppage-time winner for Manchester City as they beat Liverpool at Anfield to move top of the Women's Super League. It was an anxious afternoon in Merseyside for City before Shaw cancelled out Olivia Smith's first-half opener and then struck the post with minutes remaining. The Jamaican striker eventually found the winner in the second minute of added time, firing powerfully past goalkeeper Rachael Laws and dealing a late blow to the hosts. Liverpool, who were without manager Matt Beard due to illness, looked set to hold out for a draw after a strong opening half but buckled under City's pressure. They had an injury-troubled afternoon with goalkeeper Laws having several issues throughout the second half after standout performer Smith and key centre-back Gemma Bonner were forced off. But City, who also missed Vivianne Miedema and Naomi Layzell, were persistent and it paid off as they collected their reward for a relentless second half. The result capped off a strong week for the visitors, who stunned European champions Barcelona in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday. Liverpool were under no illusions as to how difficult this match would be having seen City's sensational performance against Barcelona during the week. They were helped by the absences of Miedema and Layzell but Liverpool had quality of their own in club record signing Smith, who dominated the first half and showed her defensive traits, as well as her devastating pace. She caused all kinds of problems for Gareth Taylor's side with the usually flawless Laia Aleixandri and Alex Greenwood unable to match her speed and physicality. Her injury – picked up as she struck Liverpool's 41st-minute opener from distance, having won the ball inside City's half – was a huge blow and when she did reappear for the second half, it was with a heavy limp as she took her seat in the stands. Liverpool had shown plenty of positive signs as Marie Hobinger's free-kick set up a Bonner header which looped over the bar, while Cornelia Kapocs also had a header cleared off the line by Greenwood after the break. If those at the top of the WSL needed a reminder of their ability to compete, having seen the Reds beat Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea last season, this was it. But while Liverpool caused problems, City always looked likely to respond and they did through the ever-reliable Shaw, nodding past goalkeeper Laws, before blasting the ball past her at the near post in a dramatic finale. She ran off to celebrate in front of the away fans at full-time as chants of "Blue Moon" rang around Anfield. The success put them a point clear of defending champions Chelsea, who recorded a big victory over rivals Arsenal on Saturday, while Manchester United and Brighton are also on nine points. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 13th October 2024 at 16: 59 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Scott Rogers Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Manager: Gareth Taylor Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Scott Rogers Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Manager: Gareth Taylor Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Women's Super League All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Liverpool Women 1, Manchester City Women 2. Second Half ends, Liverpool Women 1, Manchester City Women 2. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card. Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Jenna Clark. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Mia Enderby (Liverpool Women). Goal! Liverpool Women 1, Manchester City Women 2. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Laia Aleixandri. Attempt blocked. Leila Ouahabi (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time. Attempt missed. Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a corner. Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Fuka Nagano. Attempt blocked. Jill Roord (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jessica Park. Offside, Liverpool Women. Mia Enderby is caught offside. Foul by Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women). Mia Enderby (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the right side of the box. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Substitution, Liverpool Women. Niamh Fahey replaces Gemma Bonner because of an injury. Substitution, Liverpool Women. Leanne Kiernan replaces Cornelia Kapocs. Delay in match because of an injury Rachael Laws (Liverpool Women). © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.