Ladies: League leaders Liverpool slump at home to Arsenal

Liverpool Ladies 0-3 Arsenal Ladies
Saturday, 3rd August 2013
Halton Stadium, Widnes
FA WSL

Liverpool’s Ladies team lost only their second game of the season on Saturday evening, going down 3-0 to Arsenal Ladies at the Halton Stadium in Widness.

In their first game since the Women’s Super League resumed following a summer break, Matt Beard’s team looked out of focus and under-par throughout.

Having celebrated Steven Gerrard‘s testimonial at Anfield earlier in the day, entry for the Ladies game was made free to holders of a ticket from the testimonial or season tickets.

Despite making four summer signings, the Ladies took the field with a familiar line-up. Sarah Gregorius was the only newcomer to make it into the squad – and started on the bench.

Jordan Nobbs was on hand for an easy tap-in for Arsenal‘s first, before England international Alex Scott made it two for the North Londoners before half-time.

Nobbs scored a scorcher of a goal 12 minutes from full-time to wrap up the victory for the visitors.

Arsenal‘s victory has claimed revenge on Liverpool, who thrashed the Gunners 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium earlier this season.

Liverpool hadn’t lost since playing Chelsea in May, but remain top of the WSL on goal difference.

League table as of 3 August 2013 – compiled by LiverpoolLadiesFC.com.