Miedema 'getting back to player we know'

Manchester City forward Vivianne Miedema is "getting back to the player that we know", according to former England midfielder Fara Williams.

The all-time Women's Super League top scorer has scored four goals in three games in all competitions since returning from a three-month absence because of a knee injury.

On Saturday the Netherlands international scored twice to help her side beat Aston Villa 4-2 at Villa Park, include a stunning second goal which saw her curl an unstoppable effort into the top corner.

"She is a player that I've admired over the years," said Williams on the BBC's Women's Football Show.

"We've seen her do it season after season. The way she opened up and bends it into the top corner [for the second goal] - an unbelievable finish."

Saturday's victory saw City bounce back from their 4-2 derby defeat by Manchester United but they now face top-four rivals Arsenal twice in the space of four days – at home in the league on Sunday, followed by a trip to north London for a League Cup semi-final midweek.

"The Arsenal games are going to be a good measure to see where they're at," former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha said on the same programme.

"I think the fact Bunny [Shaw] is coming back is going to be huge for them. With the likes of her, Vivianne Miedema, Jill Roord, Jess Park chipping in with a goal as well, even though defensively they have not been as good this year as they have in years gone by, the fact is the goal threat is going to be there."

For more analysis watch the Women's Football Show, where you can catch all the highlights from the weekend's six matches.