Man City 4-2 Arsenal - Hemp (2), Casparij and Shaw for hosts
Baum and Russo twice put Gunners in front
Result leaves Arsenal 10 points off lead in 10th place
Earlier, Chelsea temporarily went top after big win at West Ham
Rampant London City go second after thrashing Tottenham 6-1
Brighton 5-1 Charlton; Everton 2-1 Birmingham; Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace
Manchester City v Arsenal (16:30 BST)
It's over to the Etihad Stadium for Man City today for the first time in this season's WSL.
City manager Andree Jeglertz said it was "business as usual" before Thursday's draw with Real Madrid as the women's team looked to separate themselves from the saga involving the club's breaches of Premier League financial rules.
I wonder what the feeling is like inside the Etihad today.
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester City v Arsenal (16:30 BST)
Now then, City come into this game third in the table after wins for Chelsea and London City Lionesses.
But the defending champions will know they'll go back to the summit with three points.
Manchester City v Arsenal (16:30 BST)
After Arsenal blew their 2-0 lead at Paris FC in Wednesday's Women's Champions League game, Gunners boss Renee Slegers decided to skip post-match media duties.
Here she is apologising for that.
The Arsenal boss said it was important to be with her players after Wednesday's UWCL draw.
FT: Brighton 5-1 Charlton
Brighton manager Arturo Ruiz: "The most important thing today is that the team got back what I thought we deserved in a few games earlier [this season]. So congratulations to our team on our first three points in the WSL, on our first victory.
"But you know it's never too high, never too low. This is the kind of consistency we want to achieve. We've been through good performances receiving three points, today we received them. But we need to be balanced and keep working.
"The first 45 minutes were not easy to play because we all wanted the three points today and conceding a goal first thing is not easy. But that is one of the things I value the most because our reaction was really good. Congratulations to the players because the consistency after 2-1 was very important. So yeah, let's keep growing from this."
FT: Everton 2-1 Birmingham City
Everton midfielder Ruby Mace: "I'm really happy. I have actually [been working on my shooting], putting in the extra work and luckily today I managed to score.
"My left foot is not too good, every shot I've had has been on my left foot and I've been complaining but now to score with it, I'm happy.
"The moment I signed for Everton it felt like home and playing here [at Goodison Park] and especially winning here, means a lot to us."
Manchester City v Arsenal (16:30 BST)
By now, I'm sure you've seen Leah Williamson's bizarre error that resulted in Arsenal letting a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 with Paris FC on Wednesday in the Women's Champions League.
With the Gunners leading 2-1 late on, England captain Williamson stopped a short goal-kick with her hand - believing it had not been taken - only for a penalty being awarded to the hosts, scored by Maeline Mendy.
While Arsenal felt hard done by, the guidance on such incidents states that the decision to award a penalty was correct.
Arsenal let two-goal lead slip to draw with Paris FC
Manchester City v Arsenal (16:30 BST)
Helen Ward
Former Wales striker on BBC World Service
I think if it's a particularly disappointing result this weekend, you know, if they get beat 2-3 and whatever, it could be a problem.I don't think they're the sort of club to rush into decisions like that, but I think if the result doesn't go their way on Sunday, perhaps she might be on borrowed time.You think she's got a little bit of credit in the bank from that Champions League win and, you know, they did finish the season strongly last year, for the most part.Only time will tell, and if the run keeps going where they're not able to pick up points and goals then, yeah, it could be that the writing's on the wall but I hope that's not the case.
Manchester City v Arsenal (16:30 BST)
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Etihad Stadium
It's a big afternoon for Arsenal manager Renee Slegers.
She avoided doing media after Arsenal's draw with Paris FC on Wednesday because she was too angry and then apologised for it in her media conference on Friday as scrutiny increased.
The Dutchwoman is under pressure to deliver because Arsenal are already seven points off Manchester City, who could move 10 clear at the top of the table today with a victory.
Their start to the season has been far from ideal given they were favourites to win the league before the campaign kicked off.
Arsenal have struggled to score despite creating chances in the WSL and Slegers will have to hope it's not the same story again today.
Manchester City v Arsenal (16:30 BST)
Right then, let's head to the east of Manchester.
FT: Tottenham 1-6 London City
FT: Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace
FT: Everton 2-1 Birmingham
FT: Brighton 5-1 Charlton
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
Everton 2-1 Birmingham City
Everton take the three points thanks to a Ruby Mace double. Birmingham remain winless.
Brighton 5-1 Charlton
Brighton get their first league win of the season, in style.
Image source, Getty ImagesTottenham 1-6 London City Lionesses
Is this the day that London City Lionesses announced themselves as WSL title contenders?
A stunning display from Eder Maestre's side.
This was billed as the contest between two sides battling to force their way into the Champions League qualification places and finding out who might be best placed.
Well, on this evidence the answer is abundantly clear. Tottenham were ruthlessly dismantled by London City with Alexia Putellas and Kadidiatou Diani each scoring twice.
A statement win if ever there was one.
Gabby George (90+9 mins)
A five-star performance. Gabby George scores with virtually the last kick of the game.
A corner is met by Caitlin Hughes deep at the back post and hits the defender's knee, looping into the air back across goal where George nods in her side's fifth.
Image source, Getty ImagesDelphine Cascarino (90+4 mins)
There's the icing on the cake!
So much time and space for substitute Delphine Cascarino to drive into on the right, she gets into the penalty area and then there's a little stepover to help her create a yard before beating Lize Kop at the near post.
Image source, Getty ImagesTottenham 1-5 London City Lionesses
Alexia Putellas applauds the away fans as she is replaced in the final few moments.
She was the standout summer signing, the superstar of this team and this was a performance that lived up to that tag.
Two superbly taken goals and she was at the heart of so much of London City's brilliant attacking play.
Issy Goodwin replaces the skipper.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 15 |
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| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 13 |
| |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 12 |
| |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 7 |
| |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 6 |
| |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 |
| |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 3 |
| |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 3 |
| |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 2 |
| |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 15 | -13 | 0 |
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Manager: Andrée Jeglertz
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Renee Slegers
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Andrée Jeglertz
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Renee Slegers
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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