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The Guardian - UK
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Tom Garry, Mitul Samji, Emillia Hawkins, Sophie Downey and Suzanne Wrack

WSL talking points: Shaw hits century for City as Williamson returns

Leah Williamson of Arsenal, Bunny Shaw of Manchester City, Leicester's Shannon O'Brien.
Leah Williamson of Arsenal, Bunny Shaw of Manchester City, Leicester's Shannon O'Brien. Composite: Getty, Reuters

Williamson makes first appearance since Euro 2025

Leah Williamson returned to competitive action for the first time in 139 days on Saturday as she made a return from a knee injury late in Arsenal’s 3-1 victory against Everton. The England captain was brought on to replace Steph Catley as an 82nd-minute substitute at Goodison Park, drawing a roaring reception from the 1,200 travelling supporters. It was the 28-year-old’s first match since July’s Euros final against Spain in Basel. Arsenal are managing Williamson’s return carefully but she could feature again against the Belgian side Leuven in the Champions League on Wednesday. TG

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