England and Manchester City received a significant boost as Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood returned from serious knee injuries during City’s 1-0 Women’s Super League victory against Leicester. Both players made their comebacks as second-half substitutes, with Hemp assisting Jess Park’s winning goal 20 minutes before the final whistle. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace faced relegation after suffering a 7-1 defeat at home to West Ham, marking a challenging day for the club.



