WSL: Manchester City miss out on title despite victory at Villa

Manchester City defeated Aston Villa 2-1 on the final day of the Women's Super League season, but it was insufficient to secure the title, as Chelsea, who hammered Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford, pipped them to the trophy on goal difference.

Australian attacker Mary Fowler opened the scoring for City, but with Chelsea scoring four goals in the first half at Manchester United, City came out of the break knowing they needed a six-goal swing in goal difference to win the title.

Rachel Daly equalised for Villa in the 68th minute, but Lauren Hemp put City ahead 11 minutes later, rushing to restart the game in an unsuccessful attempt to catch up with Chelsea.

In London, striker Viviane Miedema came off the bench to score one goal and set up another in her final game for Arsenal, who defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 5-0 to finish third on 50 points.

Liverpool's strong season was rewarded with a fourth-place finish after defeating Leicester City 4-0, while Merseyside rivals Everton finished eighth after thrashing relegated Bristol City 4-0.

Tottenham Hotspur won 3-1 against West Ham United to move up to sixth place, five points behind Manchester United.

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