Vivianne Miedema's first half Double saw Manchester City come from behind to win 4-2 in Aston Villa to move in six points of Chelsea at the top of the Super League for women.
Dutch International, who struggled with an injury this season, was crucial on the Gareth Taylor side and responded to the thumping sixth minute Opener of Chasity Grant with two goals in a rapid succession of contrasting quality.
Miedema's first was a simple, composed finish after Danielle Turner's stray card went directly to the city, while her second was only seven minutes later something beauty when she curled a shot in the top corner of 20 meters.
Villa – Play for the last time under Interim -Baas Shaun Goater, the former assistant of Taylor and City Team – before the new boss takes the lead – then came back to Laia Aleixandri's own goal in the opening minute of the second half.
Mary Fowler then scored an excellent goal in the 54th minute and Jess Park added a fourth after the hour before the city, which moved back to the Champions League places, from the fourth to the second to the second, six points behind leaders Chelsea For those who are organized third, Arsenal placed on Sunday.
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