Mary Fowler secured a crucial victory for Manchester City in the Women’s Champions League, helping the team overcome a surprising challenge from Austrian underdogs St Pölten. Just a week after delivering an impressive performance against the reigning European champions, Barcelona, City faced a significant scare when they found themselves trailing 2-1 early in the second half. Manager Gareth Taylor had opted to rest several key players at the start of the match, but he quickly brought in his star players to turn the tide. As City ramped up the pressure, Fowler emerged as the hero, scoring a late header that clinched a 3-2 win. The victory was vital for the team, who currently lead the early-season Women’s Super League standings.

Sarina Wiegman has confirmed that Chloe Kelly will remain in the England squad, despite the Manchester City winger's limited playing time this season. Wiegman emphasized that there was never any hesitation in including Kelly, who has a strong track record with the national team. The 26-year-old, known for scoring the decisive goal in the European Championship final over two years ago, has seen a significant reduction in her playing time this season, having logged less than 90 minutes in the Women’s Super League. She has started only one of City’s four matches and has been an unused substitute in their last two games against Barcelona and Liverpool. In addition to Kelly, Fran Kirby and Lucy Parker have also been named in the squad for the upcoming friendlies.