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Arsenal Women drew 2-2 with Paris FC in the Women's Champions League after defender Leah Williamson conceded a late penalty. The incident occurred when Williamson stopped a goal kick with her hand, believing the ball was out of play, resulting in a spot-kick that Paris FC converted. This result leaves Arsenal fourth in the league table after two games, despite leading 2-1 late in the match.
Arsenal Women beat Lyon 2-1 in the first leg of the Women's Champions League semi-final, with a revitalized second half and aggressive pressing that earned them a one-goal lead heading to France, while they keep pace with Manchester City in the WSL title race.
Leah Williamson has been awarded a CBE in the 2026 New Year Honours List for her services to association football, following a successful year where she helped Arsenal win the UEFA Women’s Champions League and led England to a second consecutive UEFA European Championship title.
England captain Leah Williamson will miss the 2023 Women's World Cup after scans confirmed she suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a match for Arsenal. Williamson, who captained England to their historic Euro 2022 triumph, has established herself as an instrumental part of Sarina Wiegman's team in the heart of defence. With Williamson absent, England will need to appoint a new captain for this summer's tournament with her defensive partner Millie Bright expected to be a front-runner for the role.