Alexia Putellas has finally made her mark in English football by scoring her first goal for London City Lionesses. The midfielder delivered a captain's performance to lead her side to a 2-0 victory over Brighton in the Women's Super League, proving that her quest for a fresh, highly competitive challenge away from Spain is already paying dividends for the London club.
The Gunners were a popular pick for the English title after an outstanding summer transfer window, but an underwhelming start means they are already playing catch-up
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor has cautioned her squad against underestimating Austria Vienna ahead of Wednesday's European opener. With the Austrian champions arriving in London as fearless debutants playing without pressure, the French manager insisted that the Blues must execute their tactical plan flawlessly to secure vital points at home.
Arsenal narrowly avoided a disastrous start to their Women's Champions League campaign as Mariona Caldentey converted a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to secure a 1-0 win over HB Koge. Despite dominating possession against their Danish opponents, the Gunners looked toothless for much of the evening at Boreham Wood.
