Watch: Ireland captain Katie McCabe hits a golazo for Arsenal
Katie McCabe of Arsenal scores their side's third goal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Aston Villa Women and Arsenal Women at Banks's Stadium on February 28, 2021 in Walsall, (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Republic of Ireland skipper Katie McCabe fired a superb second-half goal for Arsenal in the 4-0 WSL win over Aston Villa in Walsall.
🚀 @Katie_McCabe11 with the rocket! #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/GWZQE96LRF
— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) February 28, 2021
McCabe's rocket was the highlight of a much-needed win for the Gunners, as they chase a Champions League spot to salvage something from a disappointing season.
GOLAZO! GOLAZO! GOLAZO!
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) February 28, 2021
AN ABSOLUTE WORLDIE FROM @KATIE_MCCABE11! 🤯
🦁 0-3 🔵 (73) | @BarclaysFAWSL 🏆 pic.twitter.com/xZqEzxTZn3
There were also goals for Vivianne Miedema, Jordan Nobbs and Lisa Evans.
Title-chasing Manchester City were also 4-0 winners. Their win at Birmingham drew them within two points of leaders Chelsea and levelled the sides' goal difference.
Sam Mewis scored twice for City, with Lauren Hemp and Caroline Weir rounding off an eighth straight win.
In the day's other game, Everton beat Tottenham 3-2.
