Manchester City Edges St Polten 3-2

Manchester City secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against St Polten in the Women's Champions League, with Mary Fowler scoring a late header to clinch the win. Alanna Kennedy opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike in the seventh minute, but City fell behind after St Polten equalized through Melanie Brunnthaler and then took the lead with Kamila Dubcova's goal. Aoba Fujino equalized for City shortly after, marking her first goal for the club, before Fowler's decisive header from a corner secured the three points. The win marked City's sixth consecutive victory and maintained their unbeaten start to the season, though manager Gareth Taylor noted defensive lapses that need addressing. Despite a strong start, City struggled to capitalize on opportunities, with several chances thwarted by St Polten's goalkeeper Carina Schluter. This match highlighted both the resilience of City and the challenges posed by underdog teams in the Champions League.