Man City go 11 points clear with big win over bottom side
WSL top scorer Khadija Shaw heads opener
Vivianne Miedama scores first-half double
Yui Hasegawa adds fourth before half-time
At start of second half, Kerolin smashes in stunning fifth
Substitute Aoba Fujino makes it six
Kick-off delayed by 10 minutes after floodlight issue
Image source, Getty ImagesAs I said, that's your lot on this live text.
Head overleaf to read Marissa Thomas' full run down of events from Joie Stadium.
And do make sure to join us on Sunday for the other five fixtures from matchday 16 of the Women's Super League - including Arsenal's trip to Brighton, which will be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer.
Cheerio!
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As a parting gift I'll leave you with the league table, which will make very good reading for those of a Man City persuasion.
Leicester fans avert your eyes! If you're still here that is...
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Image source, Getty ImagesMore from Leicester boss Rick Passmor on the two big missed chances in the first half and whether the match could have turned out differently: "100%. You've got to take those chances because you're not going to get many. So, can you be ruthless in those little moments? We had some good play, created some good opportunities and in terms of recent games, can you take those because it changes the narrative."
On the impact on goal difference: "We're very aware of that. You have to come into these games and compete. You have to stay in the games when momentum is swinging against you. We have to do some searching as staff to make sure the players cam represent Leicester as best as they possibly can and come March we get points."
On the break: "You can reflect and assess how you want to do things going forwards and then also after a performance like that you want to get on the pitch again and amend. I also want to thank the fans for traveling today. They were incredible, so I want to thank them for their support."
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Rachel Corsie
Former Scotland captain on Sky Sports
When you come to Manchester City, you have got to defend really well. At times, Leicester were caught in between. Against a top side with countless top players, it could have been more.
They need to do some work this week on those defensive moments. They have got to do a lot better. Had good moments in attack tonight, and it was really unfortunate they didn’t quite sneak in.
They will definitely be more disappointed in their defence.
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Leicester City boss Rick Passmoor speaking to the WSL world feed: "It's a real tough one. It shows you the gulf between top and bottom. You can see why they are doing well, they only recently put five past Chelsea and also six against Aston Villa, so they are flying all across the park.
"It was going to be one of those times where we had to stay in the game and we didn't stay in the game. I think we defended a lot better in other performances.
"Potentially it is the most disappointing performance from ourselves this season, but we've got a big month ahead in March. So we have got to review as a group staff and make sure we are ready and prepared to give answers and to help the players out for the next games ahead."
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Steph Houghton
Former England and Man City captain on Sky Sports
Leicester at times made more pressure for themselves. Sometimes you have to recognise the situation, you are 5-0 down and goal difference could be a big difference in this league.
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More from Andree Jeglertz on how he and his players cope with the scrutiny that comes with being top of the league: "There’s always going to be discussions around it. It’s important for the players to deal with the pressure but at the same time we are a group that every day is about becoming a little bit better. We are never pleased.
"Being happy with what we have done so far, being proud but at the same time being very humble as there is still a long way to go.
"We have confidence and know if we play like we did today, it will take us very far this season. We are happy but at same time know we can do even better."
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Manchester City boss Andree Jeglertz to Sky Sports on what most pleased him: "Our ability to keep moving forward. Even when we had scored three or four, the attitude from the players and substitutes was to keep raising the level and continue chasing more goals.
"I don’t need to motivate these players. They are fully aware where we are in the league and what we have done.The confidence is good even though last weekend was not what we hoped for.
"They work har every day, every week and you can see the smiles on their faces. We are in a good place."
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Richard: Man City are nailed on for the league! Superb performance. Lauren Hemp is exceptional!
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Image source, Getty ImagesManchester City striker Vivianne Miedama speaking to Sky Sports after scoring twice in the 6-0 win over Leicester City: "I think we’ve got a lot of joy on pitch together. We all want to combine and we have so many different qualities. No matter who is on the pitch we find each other well.
"We've been given a bit of freedom and we’re all really enjoying it. After last week, it's a really good win."
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Steph Houghton
Former England captain on Sky Sports
There is always an added pressure when you are top of the league with a big points difference, and I think as a player you naturally do feel it in those first few days after being beaten by Arsenal.
In terms of performance that is the perfect reaction.
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Just look at those match stats... Wow.
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Manchester City's Lauren Hemp speaking to Sky Sports: "We are really pleased. We've got a really confident group, everyone is contributing and the substitutes got involved too."
On her stats of two assists and 11 chances created: "Yeah, but no goal! I think I need to practise my shooting! But I am really happy to contribute where I can."
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Lauren Hemp was head and shoulders above everyone else on the pitch tonight, and that is saying something given how good the league leaders were, particularly in attack.
Yet in her post match interview with Sky Sports just now she complained that she has work to do on her shooting.
90 touches in total, two assists and 11 chances created and still she demands more of herself. Incredible mentality.
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Against Arsenal last week Man City posted their lowest xG figure in the league (0.39) since October 2019.
Tonight they responded in emphatic fashion, recording an xG of 4.61, and then overperforming it by bagging six goals.
Image source, BBC SportMan City 6-0 Leicester City
Image source, ReutersA top class display from Manchester City as they record their biggest win of the campaign to date to stretch their lead at the summit to 11 points.
A very bruising night indeed for rock bottom Leicester who remain a point adrift of their nearest rivals who also now have a game in hand - not to mention the dent tonight's six goals will make to their already abject goal difference.
Man City 6-0 Leicester City
What did I just say about Hemp?
She pops back up on the left again and delivers a peach of a cross for Khadija Shaw who powers a header into the back of the net.
It sadly won't count though as the offside flag goes up shortly after on the far side.
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Lauren Hemp has had fingerprints on everything for Manchester City tonight, but it looks like she won't be getting a goal to add to her two assists.
Her latest effort is well struck but Leicester stopper Olivia Clark is able to watch it travel all the way into her arms from the edge of the box.
Man City 6-0 Leicester City
Anyway, just three minutes to go in this one according to the fourth official.
Man City 6-0 Leicester City
And yes, I know she only came on half an hour ago but it just goes to show the elite winning mentality coursing through this Manchester City team.
Vivianne Miedema (centre) has scored eight Women's Super League goals this season
Manchester City regained their 11-point lead at the top of the Women's Super League as they thrashed struggling Leicester City at the Joie Stadium.
The hosts were 4-0 up at the break thanks to goals from Khadija Shaw, Yui Hasegawa and a double from Vivianne Miedema.
Shaw opened the scoring with a diving header from a Lauren Hemp cross after 22 minutes.
Miedema got her first when she fired past Leicester goalkeeper Olivia Clark after defensive errors from defenders Julie Thibaud and Ashleigh Neville.
Hemp put another dangerous cross into the box and Miedema headed home at the near post before Yui Hasegawa slotted in from Kerolin's cutback.
Three minutes into the second half, Kerolin made it five with a fantastic strike from the edge of the box which flew into the top corner.
Aoba Fujino rounded Clarke and fired into an empty net as Manchester City recorded their biggest league win of the season so far.
The result ensures Manchester City increase their lead at the top while Leicester remain marooned at the bottom of the league, one point from safety.
Man City have scored 22 goals in their last five home games in the WSL
Andree Jeglertz's side have played nine games at home and won all of them, with their two league defeats this season coming against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and Arsenal at the Emirates.
It has been almost 10 years since Manchester City won their first and only WSL title but on the evidence of this season so far, it won't be much longer before they have a second crown.
Prior to the match, former WSL defender Rachel Corsie said it could be the worst time for Leicester to be playing the leaders after their defeat against Arsenal last weekend "because you almost end up being on the wrong end of their reaction to that result".
There was no 'almost' about it as Manchester City tore Leicester to shreds at every opportunity, having 31 shots in the match with 15 of those on target.
Even a 10-minute delay to kick-off because of a floodlight issue only served to catapult City into a rapid start.
Shaw scored her 15th league goal, three more than she managed in the entirety of last season.
It is the fourth time this term that the Jamaica international has set the tone for her side by netting the opening goal in a match.
Hemp was also in imperious form, providing two assists before half-time, and it could have been three in stoppage time when Shaw found the net again before the offside flag was raised.
Afterwards, Jeglertz praised his side's relentless hunger for goals, evident in how they capitalised on Leicester mistakes for both the fourth and sixth goals.
As for the struggling visitors, this was a match to forget.
Rick Passmoor's side hit the woodwork once when the match was goalless through Alisha Lehmann and then again when Shannon O'Brien smashed a bouncing ball off the crossbar with the goal gaping.
It leaves the Foxes still on the worst winless run away from home in the WSL, going 23 games without victory since beating Everton 1-0 in January 2024 (drawn seven, lost 16).
Shipping four goals in the first half here made it 16 conceded in 15 games, more than any other side in the league this season.
Boss Passmoor cut a disconsolate figure: "It's a real tough one. It shows you the gulf between top and bottom. It was one of those times where we had to stay in the game - and we didn't.
"Potentially it is the most disappointing performance this season, but we've got a big month ahead in March."
With relegation rivals Liverpool and West Ham picking up crucial wins in recent weeks, Leicester face a tough challenge if they are to climb up the table.
After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Manchester City | 16 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 13 | 34 | 42 |
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2 Manchester United | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 15 | 18 | 31 |
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3 Chelsea | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 13 | 14 | 30 |
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4 Arsenal | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 29 |
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5 Tottenham Hotspur | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 26 |
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6 London City Lionesses | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 19 |
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7 Brighton & Hove Albion | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 17 |
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8 Aston Villa | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 29 | -10 | 16 |
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9 Everton | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 26 | -9 | 14 |
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10 West Ham United | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 34 | -19 | 11 |
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11 Liverpool | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 25 | -10 | 10 |
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12 Leicester City | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 31 | -23 | 9 |
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Manager:Andrée Jeglertz
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager:Rick Passmoor
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Manager:Andrée Jeglertz
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager:Rick Passmoor
Formation:5 - 4 - 1
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