'In the wrong sport!' - Lionesses star Lauren Hemp pokes fun at herself after unfortunate faceplant in Man City's 5-1 WSL win over Liverpool
Lionesses star Lauren Hemp cracked a joke at herself after falling face first during Manchester City's WSL clash against Liverpool.
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Hemp poked fun at herself
Shared faceplant photo on social media
Man City thrashed Liverpool 5-1
WHAT HAPPENED?
City came back from behind to thrash Liverpool 5-1 in an important Women's Super League clash on Sunday. Khadija Shaw netted a hat trick while Chloe Kelly scored from the penalty spot. After the match, Lionesses forward Lauren Hemp poked fun at herself on social media by sharing a photo of her falling face-first on the ground following a challenge from Liverpool goalkeeper Teagan Micah.
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WHAT LAUREN HEMP SAID
Hemp shared the photograph on her X account with the caption, "In the wrong sport". The England star managed to avoid any injury after the unfortunate incident, which did little to detract from City's superb display.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
It was an important win for Gareth Taylor's side as earlier in the day, league leaders Chelsea thrashed Manchester United 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. The Cityzens also increased their winning streak in the WSL to four games.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?
The club will be next seen in action on Wednesday in the Manchester derby as they take on their arch-rivals United in an FA WSL Cup group stage clash.