Arsenal snatch late win to end Manchester City's unbeaten run

Blackstenius's 90th-minute strike secures all three points for the Gunners

Keating's error proves costly for City as Arsenal reclaim top spot

Arsenal ended Manchester City's unbeaten start to the Women's Super League season with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Meadow Park on Sunday afternoon. Stina Blackstenius's late winner saw the Gunners leapfrog City into top spot in the table.

Kim Little had given Arsenal the lead in the first half, but Khiara Keating's own goal brought City level early in the second period. However, Blackstenius struck in the 90th minute to snatch all three points for Arsenal.

The victory was a major boost for Arsenal's title hopes, while City will be disappointed to have seen their unbeaten run come to an end.

Starting lineups Arsenal: Zinsberger, Wienroither, Williamson, Wubben-Moy, Catley, Little, Walti, Maanum, Foord, Mead, Blackstenius Manchester City: Roebuck, Bronze, Greenwood, Stokes, Morgan, Walsh, Coombs, Stanway, Hemp, Kelly, White Match summary Arsenal started the game brightly and took the lead in the 15th minute through Little. The Scotland international fired home from close range after good work from Mead and Blackstenius. City were level just seven minutes later, however, as Keating turned the ball into her own net under pressure from White. The second half was a more even affair, with both sides creating chances. However, it was Arsenal who eventually found the winning goal. Blackstenius pounced on a loose ball in the City area and fired home from close range to secure all three points for the Gunners. Reaction Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall was delighted with his team's performance. "I'm very happy with the performance today," he said. "We showed great character to come back after conceding a goal. The players deserve a lot of credit for their hard work and determination." Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor was disappointed with the result but praised his team's performance. "I'm disappointed with the result but I'm proud of the players' performance," he said. "We played well and created a number of chances. Unfortunately, we couldn't take our chances and Arsenal punished us."