Arsenal women player ratings vs Bristol City

The Ireland star netted twice as Jonas Eidevall's side struggled against their newly-promoted opponents on Sunday evening

Not many gave Bristol City a chance as Arsenal came to town on Sunday night and within seven minutes Katie McCabe showed why some believed the encounter was a mismatch, with a world-class strike from range flying into the top corner and setting the Gunners on their way to what would be a 2-1 win over their newly-promoted hosts.

Jonas Eidevall's side have endured a tough start to the campaign, with elimination in the qualifying rounds of the Women's Champions League followed up by defeat to Liverpool on the opening weekend of the new Women's Super League season. But back-to-back wins, with their victory in Bristol coming after a dramatic triumph over Aston Villa, has got them back on track.

It was far from smooth sailing for Arsenal on Sunday, as the Robins drew level less than 10 minutes after going behind thanks to a wonderful header from Rachel Furness, but McCabe would eventually put the Gunners ahead again just before the hour and they looked more comfortable from there on - eventually securing all three points without really getting out of second gear.