Top 6 players from WSL Gameweek 3

The 2024/25 Barclays Women’s Super League is heating up after an action-packed third weekend in which clubs began to establish themselves in the table.

We were treated to a drama-filled first leg as Aston Villa took on Brighton & Hove Albion at Broadfield Stadium. A controversial penalty decision in the second half saw Paula Tomas de Villa red carded, helping the Seagulls to a 4-2 win.

In north London, the controversy persisted. Tottenham ended up losing 3-2 to Liverpool after the Reds were awarded a 95th-minute penalty in what has since been described as a questionable decision.

Elsewhere, Crystal Palace secured their first points of the season with a 2-0 win over Leicester at home. Manchester City’s 2-0 win over West Ham saw them move to the top of the table, a point adrift of Chelsea.

However, the Blues remain behind after their game against Manchester United was postponed due to their Women’s Champions League match with Real Madrid.

Arsenal’s clash with Everton at the Emirates was not exciting and ended in a 0-0 draw with both teams walking away with a point.

Here are the top six players in the Women’s Super League of the weekend, ranked, as always.

Lauren Hemp’s goal was instrumental in helping put Man City ahead in their game against West Ham.

The 24-year-old didn’t just add to the scoresheet, she also added to history in the process. Her goal made her the youngest player to score 50 goals in the WSL.

While the Cityzens managed a win over the Hammers, it wasn’t necessarily their most dominant performance. However, Hemp remained a reliable pair of hands throughout the 90 minutes up front, contributing six shots on target.

With a few international friendlies on the horizon, their performances so far in the 2024/25 campaign will no doubt have caught the eye of England manager Sarina Wiegman.

Hunt was an exciting signing for Tottenham in the summer, having spent time at French top-flight club PSG.

Since arriving, he has quickly become an essential addition to the Spurs backline. Despite conceding three goals at the weekend against Liverpool, Hunt’s consistency has to be acknowledged.

Not only is she able to dominate in her own half, the 25-year-old is also capable of being troublesome in attack.

Hunt should also be credited for preventing Liverpool star Olivia Smith from finding space and successfully restricting her during threatening moments.

Tottenham fought well, but on this occasion a controversial decision cost them three points.

Lexi Potter showed exactly why there is so much excitement around her against Leicester. The midfielder was key in helping Palace to their first points since promotion to the WSL, following back-to-back defeats against Tottenham and Chelsea.

Potter commanded the midfield against Leicester with confidence, looking for opportunities to play the ball to double goalscorer Annabel Blanchard.

He showed real promise and is definitely someone to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

Hobinger got his name on the scoresheet twice against Tottenham. The first was a dazzling free-kick from outside the box and the second a penalty to help Liverpool wrap up the game with a 3-2 win.

Her efforts throughout the 90 minutes saw her rightly named Player of the Match. The 23-year-old played a crucial role in helping Liverpool to their first win of the season, after two draws and a defeat.

His gritty performance will undoubtedly be the lift Matt Beard’s side need to start building on their success from last season.

Nikita Parris opened his goalscoring account for Brighton at the weekend following his move to the club from Manchester United in the summer. The striker’s equalizer was instrumental in giving the Seagulls a chance against Villa after going 1-0 down following a Rachel Daly goal.

Not only did he score a goal, but Parris’ commanding presence on the pitch both in rallying his teammates and showing the confidence to win was very noticeable.

Despite a controversial red card decision against Villa, Brighton’s win now means they have won three of their four games under new manager Dario Vidosic.

Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan’s performance saw her rated as our best player all weekend.

He was instrumental in helping Everton keep a clean sheet against Arsenal at the Emirates. Brosnan’s efforts also saw her named Player of the Match at the final whistle.

The Republic of Ireland international was up against a frontline attack but managed to help Everton secure a point in the 0-0 draw, stopping shots from the likes of Kim Little, Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo.

The 28-year-old helped keep her team in check and calm throughout a difficult 90 minutes.

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