London City Lionesses celebrate scoring at the EmiratesImage source, Getty Images
Image caption,

There were just 98 seconds between the two first-half goals

ByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporter at the Emirates

London City Lionesses proved their elite credentials in a thrilling draw with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

Eder Maestre's side boosted their hopes of finishing inside the Women's Super League's top three with the result. They remain third, six points above sixth-placed Arsenal.

The visitors had to work hard for their point in north London as Arsenal created more opportunities and tested goalkeeper Mary Earps.