After five years with the club, Tash Harding sets her sights on pastures new Back Natasha Harding departs Reading After five years with the club, Tash Harding sets her sights on pastures new Girls on the Ball 22 May 2022 By Charlotte Stacey Reading captain Tash Harding has announced she will be leaving the Royals at the end of the season. Harding has been a crucial figure at the club, playing in numerous roles across the pitch since joining in 2017. The Welsh international has made 83 league appearances for the club and has scored four goals. Reading boss Kelly Chambers said, “I’d like to thank Tash for everything she has done in her time with the club. She’s been an integral part of the team, and a huge part of our growth as a club.” News

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Kelly Smith speaks about the exponential growth of the women's game at EA Sports Women's Football Summit On the red carpet with Kelly Smith Monday, 24 October 2022 By Charlotte Stacey Kelly Smith speaks about the exponential growth of the women's game at EA Sports Women's Football Summit Charlotte Stacey | Getty Images We were lucky enough to have a chat with footballing great Kelly Smith at EA Sports’ Women’s Football Summit to celebrate the launch of the Women’s Super League in FIFA23. Smith is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most gifted footballers. During her prolific career, Smith earned 117 caps for her country and remains the Lionesses second highest goal scorer behind Ellen White. On the red carpet, the former England and Arsenal striker spoke about the increasing interest of the women’s game and shared some thoughts on the growth of the Women’s Super League, here’s what she had to say… Imagining the growth of women’s football in the last couple of years… “No, never ever ever ever! We just felt so disrespected when we were young aspiring female footballers. We got the last of everything. Hand-me-down kit, had to pay to play, trained only on the training ground when the men had left. And this wasn’t just the first team, it was the Under 15’s and that as well, so we were right at the low-level base of it. "So, to see the game, and this event today with Sam Kerr on the cover, just shows how far the game’s come. Full time professionals, top European players and other countries want to come to England because they sense it. It’s the product, the competitiveness of the league and I think that’s vitally important to be in a competitive league.” Growing competitiveness of the league… “I mean nobody expected Man City or Chelsea to lose the opening games this season, but that’s what you want. You don’t want them to run away with it every year. You want these upsets, these wins that you’re not expecting and I think that’s what keeps fans coming back, because it’s exciting.” Kelly Smith at the EA Sports Women's Football Summit One team to look out for… “Everton impressed me actually, against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby. I thought they played some really good football. Nice, attacking, free-flowing football that we didn’t really see last year. I think the more games they play, the more they’ll get into a rhythm and I can see them upsetting one of the top four sides.” This season’s top three… “I think United might have a say in it. They started really well, they haven’t conceded right now. I know they haven’t played one of the ‘top three’ clubs around them but I do feel like they could. They’ve signed Garcia, Parris, Leon, so they’ve strengthened their squad. They’ve got different kinds of attacking players to change it up. "I think the losses, the clear out that City had, it’s too many players. I think it’s going to take time to rebuild. They won against Leicester but they were expected to beat Leicester. So United, I do think they’ll be pushing closer than they did last season, I don’t think they would choke against the top sides.” Kelly will be part of the punditry teams covering the WSL across the season in games selected for television broadcast.

A History of the Women's FA Cup Final by Chris Slegg and Patricia Gregory A History of the Women's FA Cup Final A History of the Women's FA Cup Final by Chris Slegg and Patricia Gregory A History of the Women’s FA Cup Final is an exhaustive account of fifty finals, from the first (on a bumpy field inside an athletics stadium) to the fiftieth (at Wembley, televised to millions), complete with match reports and interviews with some of the greatest players ever to grace the pitch. Every women's FA Cup Final goal scorer can be confirmed in one place for the first time, and the achievements of previously unknown record holders can at last be fully recognised. But this is more than just a stats book; it is a tribute to the pioneers of the game, who fought to overturn a fifty-year ban on female players and who paved the way for the incredible game we have today. Available to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0750996595/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=0750996595&pd_rd_w=9oOU5&content-id=amzn1.sym.84ea1bf1-65a8-4363-b8f5-f0df58cbb686&pf_rd_p=84ea1bf1-65a8-4363-b8f5-f0df58cbb686&pf_rd_r=0EQ8XJFX7Q181QYAKZDX&pd_rd_wg=WLH03&pd_rd_r=37bb2412-d0a7-4288-b7c1-550c047118db&s=books&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw

Bethany England thanked fans and former boss Rehanne Skinner after Tottenham's 1-0 win over Leiecester Back "Start of a new chapter" says Spurs' Beth England after a turbulent few days Bethany England thanked fans and former boss Rehanne Skinner after Tottenham's 1-0 win over Leiecester Getty 16 March 2023 By Paul Donegan Bethany England scored a stunning goal as Tottenham Hotspur beat Leicester City 1-0 in the Women’s Super League on Wednesday evening. England, who is on her way back after injury, played for just over 70 minutes of the match. After it, and after spending some time with the supporters who had stayed after the match in the rain, she spoke to the media. England was asked if she has scored a better goal than this one. “I think I have” answered England. She mentioned the recent goal against Manchester United but then said “I am just happy with the points, I don’t care how it went in”. With manger Rehanne Skinner leaving the club on Monday, England was asked what the last 48 hours have been like for the players. “It has been difficult” was the response and that they have to appreciate what Rehanne has done for the club, she has brought the game forward and wished her well for the future. England continued by saying “this is the start of a new chapter for us”. “I want to do my best and help the team” was England’s reply when asked about Spurs being back to winning ways after nine league defeats in a row. She felt she is still a bit rusty after missing two games as injured, and being honest about her own performance against Leicester she said “I didn’t think my performance today was anywhere near good enough” but glad she could bring “a moment of magic that the team needed”. England noted that personally she has had a good start at Tottenham since joining from Chelsea in January as scoring goals and performing well, but football is a team sport and “wants to win as a collective”. She felt this win was big for Tottenham with some tough games coming up and they need to be solid defensively. Regarding the goal, she commented that she “has a habit of coming down the left hand side and cutting in, but the elation inside of me when it hit the back of the net”. She seemed happy to have scored past Janina Leitzig, who England noted has been putting in some unbelievable performances for Leicester recently, and knew it would take something special to beat her. “I can only thank the fans enough for the support they have given me, it has been tough for them, us and the club as a whole, but I want them to keep sticking with us and results will come and today is the start of that.” England said Vicky Jepson, who was appointed interim head coach on Monday, has been “put in a difficult position stepping in for Rehanne” but has done the job today and done it well, and as players and staff they need to get round her and give her support. As players, “we need to put in performances good enough for Vicky” England added. Asked about the players mood before kick-off, England responded that “yesterday (Tuesday) was tough” and individuals dealt with it how they needed to deal with it. “We have to go out there and enjoy football and not let the pressure get to us because I think that is what has happened in recent weeks, everyone has underperformed, and we needed to out there and enjoy playing our game” England continued. She concluded by saying “We had a good feeling coming into the game, we got the job done and that is what we care about, the points and climbing up that table” , and acknowledged they have to stay humble as still quite far off where they need to be. News

The feel good film of the year? How She Will Play On will continue to smash down barriers. She Will Play On: The incoming women's football film of the year Thursday, 26 October 2023 By Finley Chung The feel good film of the year? How She Will Play On will continue to smash down barriers. She Will Play On Everyone loves a feel good story, especially when one is at the heart of a community and aims to inspire. That’s exactly what She Will Play On hopes to do. Backed and supported by BFI Film Academy alumni, this community-orientated project exploring women in regional football already has the makings to captivate audiences, despite a short runtime. Brought to audiences by Pelé Rocket and associate produced by Lounge Trip Productions, the project’s creative hub is based in Nottingham and is already partnered with the local Nottinghamshire FA and award-winning national organisation Her Game Too, who campaign to prevent sexism in football. Still very much in its infancy, rehearsals start this September. There has been a remarkable turnaround, having started the process in July this year, and planning to submit to film festivals by January 2024. The film is written by Jess Hilditch, directed by Grace Morgan and produced by Leah Joy and Ben Fletcher with the synopsis of the film being based around two siblings, Sienna and Lucy. When Sienna’s home life takes a turn for the worse, she finds herself responsible for her younger sister Lucy, a footballing prodigy. Sienna protects Lucy the best she can, but how will the eight year old get her big break when money is dwindling. The film explores themes of sexism and classism in regional women’s football; director, Grace Morgan, explains that “the topic of this film is very important and relevant to many people. We hope this film can bring more awareness to the barriers young girls can face whilst trying to access the sport at all levels.” Surrounding the recent attention around the Women’s World Cup, producers Leah Joy and Ben Fletcher tell us how, “The Lionesses have changed history and the impact it has made on the next generation of footballers is so powerful.” They say “it is the perfect time to make this film and tell this story. We hope to make a difference in the lives of the young girls who aspire to become the next generation of women in football.” The film’s writer, Jess Hilditch, also has this to say: “ The love that women's football has been getting, especially over the last year, has been incredible and I definitely wanted to create something that showed the growing opportunities for young footballers that have come from this. However, the discrepancies in the social perception of the women's game compared to the men is still clear and quite baffling- it isn't something you see in the same way for other sports. "I wanted to write something that could show the people that speak against the women's game that their words and attitudes have a detrimental impact on young girls- and if we can't even allow young girls to innocently enjoy the game, then what are we doing? The game has come so far, but there is still a way to go and we hope our film can contribute to that."

Back Keira Walsh Club Manchester City Position Midfielder D.O.B 08/04/1997 Bio Walsh remains one of the most skilled defensive midfielders the home nations have to offer. The 24-year-old is a gifted visionary and uses this foresight to execute well placed balls into the attacking third. Walsh is well used as a ‘springboard’ in propelling play out from a deeper position whilst standing protective of her backline. Approaching games with a patience, Walsh bides her time in picking out the most advantageous pass, a crucial cog in goal and shot creation. Tom Flathers C2

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was rocking after Spurs pull of an emphatic 1-0 victory over Arsenal Back Match Report Martha Thomas' defining goal paints North London white Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was rocking after Spurs pull of an emphatic 1-0 victory over Arsenal via Spurs Women 16 December 2023 By Finley Chung A Martha Thomas goal capped of both a classy counter attacking move and a historic win for Tottenham Hotspur as they sealed their first ever win over Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs boss Robert Vilahamn kept the same team from Wednesday’s penalty shootout defeat to Arsenal, with the only exception being two goal hero Jess Naz dropping to the bench in favour of captain, Beth England. The most notable of the unchanged was Barbora Votikova keeping her place in goal, which ensured the Czech international started her first WSL game for the club. Arsenal’s Jonas Eidevall made nine changes from the cup clash, with only Katie McCabe and Frida Maamum keeping their places in the squad from the cup win. Arsenal came out with their usual intensity and pressing and almost caught Spurs out early on. Luana Buhler was closed down well by Caitlin Foord but the Australian couldn’t smuggle the ball through to the run of Alessia Russo, and Spurs were able to clear. Spurs were almost punished again early on for giving the ball away at the back, with Foord’s cross in towards Russo, but the striker/s deft header was easy pickings for Votikova in the Spurs goal. Spurs had their first foray forward and it was of course Bethany England at the heart of it. Martha Thomas prodded the ball through to the Spurs captain who sped past Amanda Ilestedt, but her low, left footed effort was saved well by Manuela Zinsberger. Caitlin Foord was again in thick of things for Arsenal, sending as curling effort towards the Spurs goal that took a nick on it’s way behind. From the resulting corner, Alessia Russo stooped to connect with a Steph Catley cross from no more than four yards out, but somehow put her header wide. Arsenal were asserting their dominance early and another teasing ball from the left saw Foord throw herself at the cross, but her effort flicked just wide. Caitlin Foord again tormented Spurs’ right hand side, charing fdown the left and sending a curling effort goal wards which beat Votikova but crashed back off the post and thankfully for the hosts, bounced to safety. The further bad news compounded for Spurs. As Luana Buhler had to be withdraw after just 19 minutes with what looked like an injury, being replaced by Amy Turner. Arsenal then had strong penalty appeals waved away by Cheryl Foster when Beth Mead went down under challenge from Ashleigh Neville, but referee Foster saw nothing doing despite vociferous protests from the away end. Celin Bzet had a rare foray forward down the right, with her dipping cross almost catching out Zinsberger in the Arsenal goal. Kit Graham then chanced her arm from long rang with a swerving left footed effort, but never troubled Zinsberger in the Arsenal goal. Arsenal, and Foord in particular must have wondered how they hadn’t scored as the Australian sent another effort just over the Spurs bar on the 40th minute mark, the visitors’ seventh shot of the contest. They finally mustered up their first shot on target with Foord feeding Frida Maanum, who took a touch, set herself and curled one goal wards which was well saved by Votikova. The Czech keeper was by far the busier, keeping out a chipped effort from the edge of the box at the second attempt. In one of the final actions before half time, Arsenal’s most dangerous player, Caitlin Foord sent a swirling effort over the bar, capping off a brilliant half from her and a domino t one from Arsenal, in every department accept from the scoreboard. Half Time - Spurs 0-0 Arsenal Robert Vilahamn made a tactical tweak at the break, bringing on Jess Naz in place of Bethany England as the second half kicked off. Arsenal flew out of the blocks in the second half and Maanum forced Votikova into a good low stop three minutes after the restart, with the Czech international getting down low to deny the Arsenal Number 12. From the resulting corner, Katie McCabe’s long range effort flew over the bar without troubling the Spurs stopper. Arsenal and Russo went close again, the Gunners smelt blood and charged forward with Beth Mead’s cross being flicked on by Russo but dropping wide of the post. Votikova had to be alert to hold another long range effort from McCabe, which she once again dealt with comfortably. Spurs were once again caught on the ball with the Czech keeper having to bail her defence out again, this time Russo stinging the palms of the Spurs stopper. Molly Bartrip was next in the right place to stop Arsenal from scoring, producing a stunning block to deny Beth Mead’s low left footed effort just before Frida Maanum’s curler dipped agonisingly over the bar. Just like that, for all of Arsenal’s dominance, it was a stunning Spurs counter that opened the scoring. Playing it out from the back, Kit Graham released Celin Bizet down the right who ran at a stretched Arsenal, and superbly cut the ball back for Martha Thomas to slide the ball home past a stranded Zinsberger to give Spurs the lead just shy of the hour. Arsenal nearly responded instantly as again Alessia Russo tested Votikova, but the Spurs stopper once again held her effort well. Lotte Wubben Moy was the first name in the referee’s book, cynically taking out Celin Bizet when she looked to break away. Kyra Cooney-Cross and Vivianne Miedema replaced Victoria Pelova and Frida Maanum as Eidevall rolled his dice for the first time. The Australian almost made the immediate impact Eidevall would’ve wanted too, sending a dipping volley over the bar. Arsenal were pressing for an equaliser in the last 15 minutes, with Mead drilling a stunning cross right into the danger zone, but Angharad James was in the right place to clear. With ten minutes to go, Lia Walti was withdrawn for Stina Blackstenius, further showcasing Arsenal’s attacking depth. The game was then stopped due to a medical emergency in the Arsenal away end for about five minutes, with Martha Thomas being replaced by Ria Percival as the game got back underway. In a final chuck of the dice from Arsenal, Katie McCabe was withdrawn for Cloe Lacasse just as eleven minutes of added on time were put up by the fourth official,. Celin Bizet who had ran her socks off, was withdrawn for Rosella Ayanne in added time for fresh legs. The Spurs supporters rallied behind their team trying to help them get over the line in a very nervy period of added time in N17. Spurs were giving everything and another superb block, this time from Ashleigh Neville helped preserve their lead. A very nervy added time period was brought to an end which brought huge joy around Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a historic first ever win over Arsenal. Full Time - Spurs 1-0 Arsenal Martha Thomas 58’

A quick guide to Liverpool who play in the Women's Super League. Liverpool Website https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/women Manager Matt Beard - ENG Captain Niamh Fahey Liverpool Badge Liverpool Photographer: Girls on the Ball Taylor Hinds Photographer: Girls on the Ball Liverpool Badge 1/5 Squad Number Player Position Nationality D.O.B 1 Rachel Laws GK ENG 05/11/1990 2 Emma Koivisto DF FIN 25/09/1994 3 Leighanne Robe DF ENG 26/12/1993 4 Rhiannon Roberts MF WAL 30/08/1990 5 Niamh Fahey DF IRL 13/10/1987 6 Jasmine Matthews DF ENG 24/03/1993 7 Missy Bo Kearns MF ENG 14/04/2001 9 Leanne Kiernan FW IRL 27/04/1999 10 Rachel Furness MF NIR 19/06/1988 11 Melissa Lawley FW ENG 28/04/1994 12 Taylor Hinds DF ENG 25/04/1999 13 Rylee Foster GK CAN 13/08/1998 17 Carla Humphrey MF ENG 15/12/1996 18 Ceri Holland MF WAL 12/06/1997 19 Shanice van de Sanden FW NED 02/10/1992 20 Yana Daniels FW BEL 08/05/1992 21 Eartha Cumings GK SCO 11/06/1999 24 Katie Stengel FW USA 09/02/1992 25 Gilly Flaherty DF ENG 24/08/1991 28 Megan Campbell DF IRL 28/06/1993 32 Lucy Parry DF ENG 07/05/2004 Ground Prenton Park, Prenton Rd W, Birkenhead CH42 9PY

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Arsenal hurt Rangers in 6-0 thrashing Back Match Report Foord opens UWCL campaign with a bang Arsenal hurt Rangers in 6-0 thrashing Arsenal WFC 5 September 2024 By Paul Donegan Caitlin Foord scored four goals as Arsenal thrashed Rangers 6-0 in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Round 1 Semi-Final on Wednesday evening. Alessia Russo and Kim Little also found the net as the Gunners set up a final against Norwegian side Rosenborg on Saturday evening with the winner progressing to Round 2 of qualifying. Arsenal made a good start in front of a sold-out crowd at Meadow Park and went close to opening scoring in 4th minute when Kathyrn Hill headed a cross wide of her own post. The hosts continued to be the more dominant of the sides without threatening the Rangers goal. The Gunners did take the lead in the 16th minute when Victoria Esson was unable to keep out Foord’s far post header following a cross from debutant Mariona Caldentey. Codina Panedes made a cracking tackle to stop a rare attack from the Scottish Women’s Premier League leaders. Foord almost scored her second in the 29th minute but her close-range effort was saved by Esson before the ball was scrambled clear. Both of the Gunners full-backs, Katie McCabe and Emily Fox, were getting forward and combining well with Caldentey and Foord in attacking wide positions. There were no more chances as Arsenal went in only one goal ahead at the break despite being on top during the first half. Five minutes into the second half, after some nice build up down the right side from the hosts, Frida Maanum couldn’t connect cleanly with a cross and put an effort wide. In the 54th minute, Little saw her shot from inside the area deflected wide off Olivia McLoughlin. Foord scored her and Arsenal’s second goal in the 59th minute when she finished past Esson from 6-yards into the corner of the net. A minute later, Russo made it 3-0 with a shot from inside the area that flew past the Rangers goalkeeper. Around the midpoint of the second half, Russo’s looping header was easily claimed by Esson. Foord completed her hat-trick in the 69th minute with a spectacular finish as she volleyed in McCabe’s cross at the far post. Just after coming onto the pitch, Stina Blackstenius was denied by the visitors goalkeeper from close-range. Esson then stopped McCabe’s shot from 25-yards in the 76th minute as the home side looked for more goals. Blackstenius couldn’t make proper contact with a cross and headed wide in the 78th minute. Caldentey could have capped her impressive debut with a goal in the 83rd minute but put an effort over into the North Bank. In the 85th minute, Arsenal were awarded a penalty after McCabe was fouled in the area. Little put the spot kick high into the net to score the Gunners fifth. As the match entered stoppage time, Rosa Kafaji saw her shot from the edge of the area saved but Foord was on hand to score her fourth from the rebound. The home side almost scored a seventh seconds before the referee blew the final whistle but summer signing Kafaji saw her 40-yard lob go over. After that comfortable win for the Gunners, the final against Rosenborg takes place on Saturday at 19:30 BST at Meadow Park. Line ups Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Zinsberger, Fox (Wienroither 79’), Williamson, Codina Panedas, McCabe, Little (c), Cooney-Cross (Walti 79’), Foord, Maanum (Kafaji 70’), Caldentey (Kuhl 87’), Russo (Blackstenius 70’) Unused substitutes: Van Domselaar, Williams, Wubben-Moy, Lia, Godfrey, Agyemang, Reid Goal – Foord 16’, 59’, 69’, 90’, Russo 60’, Little (pen) 86’ Rangers (3-4-1-2): Esson, Rafferty (Middag 67’), Hill, Docherty (c), Hay (McAuley 46’), Eddie, McLoughlin, Arnot, Howat (Lafaix 67’), Hardy, Wilkinson (Berry 85’) Unused substitutes: Fife, Austin, Mcleary, Black Referee – Rasa Grigone (Lithuania) Attendance - 3,487

Arsenal return to winning ways in Brighton victory Back Match Report WSL: Arsenal v Brighton Arsenal return to winning ways in Brighton victory Girls on the Ball 28 January 2022 By Josh Bunting Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League with a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Meadow Park on Thursday evening. It was just the Gunners second victory in eight games but they showed great character and spirit to extend their lead at the top of the table against a Brighton side who came into the game following a 0-0 draw with Chelsea. Arsenal started really well playing with a high press and could have been ahead inside just six minutes, Victoria Williams playing a back-pass that Megan Walsh took her eyes off but it just went wide for a corner. From the corner it was inches away from being 1-0 for the home team when Vivianne Miedema had her header cleared off the line by Maya Le Tissier. However despite the early pressure from Jonas Eidevall’s team it was Brighton who took the lead ,when Kim Little gave away a free-kick on 15 minutes following a handball. As a result Inessa Kaagman sent in a brilliant free-kick for Emma Koivisto to flick the ball beyond Manuela Zinsberger and into the net against the run of play. Brighton were then forced into a substitution several minutes later ,when Williamson and Megan Connolly collided with the Republic of Ireland international coming off with an injury to be replaced by Aileen Whelan. Ellie Brazil was the first Albion player to find herself in the book when Arsenal broke forward and Mead was brought down. On 29 minutes Arsenal put a good move together when Jordan Nobbs got on the end of a ball on the edge of the box ,before picking out Laura Wienroither on her full debut ,but she was denied by a good challenge. After a quiet period in the game Eidevall’s troops attempted to get themselves going again as they won a free-kick on 39 minutes after Little was fouled however, Nobbs stepped up to take the free-kick but she only found the gloves of Walsh in the Seagulls goal. Arsenal had the final opening of the first half when Mead found space before clipping it into Little ,but the Brighton defence dealt with it easily enough. The Gunners started the second half like a brand new team , playing with a much better intensity as Mead slotted a ball into Miedema who failed to get any power behind her shot allowing Walsh to make the save. Walsh was called into action yet again,when Williamson played a brilliant pass into Nobbs who could have picked out Miedema but had a go herself and it was well handled by the keeper. On 54 minutes Arsenal were level with Miedema getting on the score-sheet to her relief after Le Tissier fouled Mead on the edge of the area. Mead took full responsibility in taking the set-piece before whipping it in for the Netherlands striker who poked the ball into the net at the back-post for her first goal of 2022. Several minutes later and the turnaround was complete when Williams brought down Mead just outside the area,allowing Mead to step up and curl a quite sensational free-kick into the net. Arsenal really found their stride with Walsh making a good save from Miedema a minute later when she got plenty of power on a strike however , the keeper got across goal well to beat it away. Eidevall then looked across his bench on 65 minutes when Williamson who is still being managed after her return from injury was replaced by Lotte Wubben-Moy. Arsenal could have sealed the game with just less then fifteen minutes to go when Miedema found Little as Walsh came off her line, but eventually hesitated ,before the ball fell for Tobin Heath who played the ball to Nobbs who lashed the strike wide of the target. Brighton where starting to panic at the back as Mead cut inside before having her low shot was blocked by Emma Kullberg. Heath was then substituted in the 77th minute as she was replaced by Nikita Parris after the USA international put in a really good shift. Brighton were still very much in the game when Emily Simpkins spotted Zinsberger off her line but she snatched at her effort and the ball sailed over the top. Arsenal then made another change bringing off Lia Walti replacing her with Frida Maanum with less than ten minutes to go. Arsenal didn’t really create all that much seeing out the win,but they did have a scare when Williams nearly got on the end of a free-kick but the ball skipped away off the surface and bounced behind. A big three points where sealed from the Gunners as they went four points clear of nearest rivals Chelsea who moved into second after their 2-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday night. Arsenal are next in action on Sunday afternoon in the FA Cup against London City Lionesses. -- Teams Arsenal: Zinsberger (GK), Wienroither, Williamson (Wubben Moy '65), Rafaelle, Maritz, Walti (Maanum '82), Nobbs , Little (C), Heath (Parris '77), Miedema, Mead Substitutes not used: Cull, Head , Boye Sørensen. Brighton & Hove Albion: Walsh (GK), Le Tissier, Kerkdijk, Williams (C), Kullberg, Zigiotti Olme (Simpkins '70), Connolly (Whelan '22), Koivisto, Kaagman, Brazil , Carter (Green '70) Substitutes not used: Gibbons , Bowman, Bance, Symonds, Startup