'Are you joking?' - The moment Arsenal star Leah Williamson found out men's team were beating Man City live on TV at Pride of Britain Awards

The England captain, who skippered the Lionesses to European Championship glory in 2022, was otherwise engaged on Sunday afternoon as she attended the Pride of Britain Awards. Having listened to the Arsenal game on her way to that event, she arrived just before Gabriel Martinelli struck the only goal of a heavyweight Premier League encounter – via the aid of a deflection off Nathan Ake’s face.

Williamson, who is also vice-captain of Arsenal’s women’s side, was made aware of the crucial goal in a keenly-fought contest at Emirates Stadium when making her way onto the red carpet. Williamson struggled to contain her excitement, with a smile quickly spreading across her face.

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The Gunners star went on to say, when recovering her bearings somewhat: “Are you joking?” She added after having it confirmed that Mikel Arteta’s side really had forced a breakthrough in the 86th minute: “Did you see my face then? That’s the best news I’ve had all day!”

Williamson is currently working her way back from an unfortunate ACL injury that prevented her from figuring for England at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with the 26-year-old back in light training as she closes in on a return to competitive action.