The Swedish star namely gave the newcomer a dream start when she safely set 1–0 from the penalty spot in the premiere against last year's league runner-up Arsenal.
The joy was however short-lived. Arsenal pushed for an equalizer and got a reward in the 29th minute via Olivia Smith.
The home team Arsenal then continued to rack up chances and just before the break also came the lead goal when England's European Championship hero Chloe Kelly placed in 2–1.
In the second half, Arsenal substituted in Stina Blackstenius who set in 3–1 in a match that eventually ended 4–1.
London City Lionesses, which was founded in 2019, is the only completely independent women's club at the English top level. In the squad, in addition to Asllani, are also the Swedes Julia Roddar and Sofia Jakobsson, both of whom were substituted in during the match.
