Manchester City Ladies midfielder Jill Scott has apologised after she was sent off for headbutting Jade Bailey during her side's 1-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday. The England international reacted angrily to a challenge by the Gunners defender and was shown a straight red card during the second half of the Women's Super League clash at the City Football Academy. After the game the 28-year-old tweeted an apology saying: 'Great effort from all the girls, I want to apologise for the incident which led to me being sent off, gutted to let everyone @MCWFC down today.' Jill Scott was red-carded for an apparent headbutt on Arsenal defender Jade Bailey on Sunday . The England international apologised for the incident after the game as City fell to a 1-0 reverse . The referee brandishes the red card as Scott leaves the field during the Women's Super League clash . City manager Nick Cushing described Scott's actions as 'out of character' and said the incident will be dealt with. 'She's been an exceptional player for us and she puts in unbelievable performances every week so it's disappointing,' Cushing said. 'We'll get together as a club and deal with it internally.' The incident comes just three weeks after City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley was handed a three-match ban after coming to blows with Birmingham forward Freda Ayisi. Cushing added: 'As a club we want people to come watch and then come back so these sort of incidents go against that and leaves a bitter taste in our mouths.' Arsenal forward Chioma Ubogagu scores the winning goal in the first half at the City Football Academy . Lucy Bronze of Manchester City (right) tackles Leah Williamson during the clash on Sunday . Chioma Ubogagu netted the winner for Arsenal in the 36th minute before Scott was dismissed after the break. The Gunners almost killed the game off when Lianne Sanderson saw an attempt cleared off the line. But City came within inches of snatching a point as Nikita Parris hit the post late on.
Jill Scott was sent off for headbutting Jade Bailey as Manchester City lost .
Scott tweeted an apology after the defeat by Arsenal Ladies on Sunday .
England international reacted to a challenge by the Gunners defender .
Chioma Ubogagu scored the winner for Arsenal in a 1-0 win .