Everton's Vignola Scores Hat-Trick in 4-1 WSL Derby Win Over Liverpool

Ornella Vignola made a remarkable debut for Everton in the Women's Super League by scoring a hat-trick in a 4-1 victory against city rivals Liverpool at Anfield, marking the first Merseyside derby hat-trick for Everton since 1931. Despite Liverpool's early lead through Cornelia Kapocs, Vignola's skillful equalizer and subsequent goals, including a header and a deflected strike, turned the game around, helping Everton to climb to third place in the league. This win highlighted Everton's strengthened squad following significant investment by The Friedkin Group, aiming to improve their standing in the league. Other notable results from the opening weekend include Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester City, Arsenal's 4-1 victory against London City Lionesses, and Manchester United's 4-0 rout of Leicester City, which put United at the top of the table. Tottenham also secured a narrow 1-0 win over West Ham, while Brighton and Aston Villa played out a goalless draw. Vignola, born in Uruguay but representing Spain at youth level, expressed excitement about her debut and the season ahead, signaling a promising future for Everton's ambitions in the Women's Super League.