With just over a minute of normal time remaining, Manchester City looked like they had one hand on the Women’s Super League trophy until everything changed.
Stina Blackstenius’ dramatic late double Arsenal won 2-1 At the Joey Stadium, spoiled City’s party as they hoped to edge closer to the league title.
Instead, City may have to wait until the final day of the season to go head-to-head with defending champions Chelsea in a blockbuster final.
“I couldn’t tell you [who will win the title]. It’s definitely not over,” former England midfielder Farah Williams told BBC One.
“At the moment, on goal difference, it’s still in City’s hands and they have the points on the board.
“Chelsea have games to play. The pressure is on. It’s open to the last game of the season and it’s very exciting.”
Gareth Taylor’s side, who were hoping to give retiring captain Steph Hughton a perfect send-off at the Joey Stadium, knew victory would give them the chance to clinch the WSL title on Sunday evening if Chelsea dropped points against Bristol City.
However, defeat by Arsenal means they will need to work at Aston Villa on the final day of the season, should Chelsea win their games.
As it stands, City have a six-point lead at the top and a superior goal difference advantage but former striker Alan White believes the title race is “thrown up in the air”.
“It’s still in the hands of the city but [they will feel] A bit depressed,” White told BBC One.
“But that’s what we wanted – the most competitive league and also the most competitive end to the season.”
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