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Meanwhile, her fellow Matilda Emily van Egmond was in sharp form for West Ham, scoring one and making another goal in their 4-0 victory at Bristol City.
In midweek, the Guardian newspaper, in its annual definitive list of the world s top 100 women footballers chosen by leading figures within the sport, relegated Kerr from her top position in 2019 to seventh after some struggles in the English top-flight.
So it was ironic that the list should emerge in the week when the 27-year-old has been reminding everyone again of her rare quality.
Kerr had missed the midweek Champions League fixture in Benfica after receiving an accidental knock when she celebrated her hat-trick of goals against West Ham.
Landmark day ends in defeat for McCabe and Arsenal
The Ireland star played her 100th game for Arsenal, but they lost ground on leaders Manchester United. By Press Association Sunday 13 Dec 2020, 9:11 PM Dec 13th 2020, 9:11 PM 4,448 Views 0 Comments
Katie McCabe closes down Chloe Kelly of Manchester City.
Image: PA
Image: PA
IRELAND’S KATIE MCCABE lined out for Arsenal for the 100th time this afternoon, but her landmark day ended on a sour note as the Gunners suffered an injury-time defeat away at Manchester City.
The prolific Vivianne Miedema fired Arsenal in front after just three minutes, but City equalised on the half-hour mark when American Sam Mewis headed a corner into the ground and saw the ball bounce over a defender on the post.