VIDEO: Chloe Kelly that is ridiculous! Lionesses star scores perfect Olimpico to help Man City secure late win over Leicester City

Manchester City and Lionesses star Chloe Kelly converted a brilliant 'Olimpico' goal to help her side beat Leicester City.

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• Kelly scores an 'Olimpico goal' against Leicester
• Man City beat Leicester City 2-0
• Taylor's side moves up to the top of the WSL table

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Three minutes after Lauren Hemp opened the scoring for the Cityzens, Chloe Kelly doubled the team's lead with a brilliant 'Olimpico goal' as she scored directly from a corner. The winger's curling shot went straight inside the net as the Leicester City goalkeeper misjudged the flight of the ball.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The English attacker has been in sublime form in the ongoing season as she netted her eighth goal of the campaign in 18 matches across all competitions. Kelly's fine run of form has also helped her club massively as Manchester City climbed to the top of the WSL table after Sunday's win. They are currently tied on 31 points with Chelsea, but have played a game more than the Blues.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

  Gareth Taylor's side will now prepare to take on Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday in an FA Women's League Cup quarter-final clash.