CommentaryReporting by Sam Cox @mancity

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THANK YOU

As always, thank you for following today's match on our Matchday Centre. Following an end to end affair, we narrowly suffered our first loss at the Joie Stadium this season. 

We'll be back on Thursday for our Subway League Cup clash with Arsenal at 17:30 (UK). 

But our MDC for our men's outing at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League is under way - so follow the action over there from north London.

Have a good rest of your Sundays, Blues 💙

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DUGGAN ON SHAW AND KEROLIN 🗣️

"I do [think Shaw and Kerolin had an impact].

"I think Bunny could have got the ball more, but then the momentum changed again - Arsenal were creating attacks. You felt it was coming.

"I think it was good to see Kerolin and the quality she has. I think she turned three or four players inside out.

"I think it'll take time for her to adapt to the City way, I know that from my own experience being part of the team. Some players it doesn't suit with their style, but in glimpses you can definitely see the quality she has.

"I'm looking forward to seeing more from her." 

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TONI DUGGAN ON MATCHDAY LIVE 🗣️

"I was surprised by both teams that it was end to end like basketball.

"I thought there would be quite a few goals because of the form of the strikers and the amount of attacking prowess that was on the pitch.

"I thought the teams, especially City, like to take control of games but there was no control [from both teams]. It was end to end, so I think that's a lesson learned."

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CENTURION

Despite today's result, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw reached a City milestone this afternoon by making her 100th appearance for the Club.

Congratulations Bunny! 

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STANDINGS

How the WSL table looks following today's result. 

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STATS 🔢


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STATS AND REACTION

It wasn't to be for City today, stay here on our Matchday Centre for reaction from Taylor and members of his squad. 

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FULL-TIME: CITY 3-4 ARSENAL

Defeat for the hosts in an end-to-end affair. 

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CORNER

Fowler's corner gets caught in the wind and lands on the roof of the net. 

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ARSENAL SUB

OFF: Mead

ON: Ilestedt