Steph Houghton
Former Manchester City and England captain on BBC One

There is no clear identity with Tottenham. There were a lot of mistakes against Manchester City last week and they have not quite found the right positions for some players.

Defence is definitely an issue. They have some great fixtures coming up that could potentially propel them up the table, but it is a worrying time for Tottenham fans.

Jen Beattie
Former Arsenal defender on Women's Football Weekly

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North London derbies were the games that you really felt the energy even more so from the fans, because of the history of the clubs coming from the men’s side.

That is where it came from and I loved that whole one club mentality. I loved any of the big games to be honest. I loved every game in an Arsenal shirt, but the big games, the head-to-head clashes at the top of the table or the north London derbies, they are the ones that you want to be a part of.

Arsenal

Arsenal interim boss Renee Slegers speaking to BBC: "We have been working together with others, mostly working together with the players. We had good foundations already but we have worked on taking ownership because in doing that you are more likely to put the hard work in and that is what the players have been doing.

"Trying to facilitate teamwork, bringing the best out of the players and identifying what is needed in each moment. Credit to the players again because they have been stepping up."

On Mariona's return: "She is a fantastic player. She is a winner, sh's won a lot of things. The way she plays, the way she trains, everything, her mindset, she wants to get all the details right. How good she is on the ball, the way she works off the ball, there are so many things to it. We are really happy she is fit again."

Steph Houghton
Former Manchester City and England captain on BBC One

When you are struggling you have to drill down back to the basics, be defensively hard to beat. If Tottenham do that today it will be difficult for Arsenal. They have got players who can step up when needed.

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Leah Williamson and Arsenal seem to have turned a corner under interim boss Renee Slegers.

The Gunners appear to have transitioned seamlessly to the Dutchwoman's guidance, winning four and drawing one of her five games in charge.

"I'm trying to understand it myself ," Williamson said. "We are probably under the highest pressure because we haven't started how we needed to, so every game is a must-win game. Yet it feels very calm.

"Ultimately we go out every week to be better than the week before. We are doing great and everything looks rosy at the minute. We have had great results and we are working really hard."

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It is not just Leah Williamson and her teammates that have been criticised this season, as former boss Jonas Eidevall came under fire before his departure.

'JONAS OUT' was graffitied on a brick wall opposite Emirates Stadium before the Gunners' 2-1 defeat by Chelsea and Eidevall's last game in charge.

The 41-year-old resigned after three years at the helm, leaving with just one win their opening four WSL games.

"It's difficult. We are all human beings and those fans don't know the person that he is," Williamson said.

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Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham boss Robert Vilahamn speaking to BBC: "Bravery is to dare to play our style against a really top opponent here in our main stadium. But also to make sure we are brave in duels, to make sure that we defend together and show the fans that we are going to do everything we can to win this game.

"It is not being afraid and going out hoping that it goes well. We are going to try and control it in and out of possession."

On Raso's return to the side: "We signed her because she is one of those players that like to be on the big stage and we missed her when she was gone. She had a few good minutes against Man City and she is now ready to start today."

On composure: "We need to be good in understading where we are and make sure we defend as a collective and take every duel we can to make sure we do not allow as many goals.

"We are going to focus a lot defensively today but also on how we can make sure we find opportunities to make goals and create chances."

Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson says she is "in a good place" after social media criticism that has been "a bit heavy" at times this season.

The 27-year-old, who only returned from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in January, was under scrutiny after struggling for form at the start of the campaign.

Williamson played in England's friendlies against Germany and South Africa in October and scored a brilliant goal in the latter, but also made an error that led to a goal in both games.

"I feel like for the first time I am in a place where I feel like a real footballer again. I can train every day, I can train at the weekend," she said.

"I've not had the best luck in the world and that's OK, that's life. It's the first time I'm in a good place. I love football, I love going to training, I love playing.

"If I listened to what everyone said, I wouldn't enjoy it."

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Rachel McLauchlan's goal separates the two sides at half-time.

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Fran Kirby's deflected strike wins Brighton a corner just before the break.

The ball is swung in but headed away by Amber Tysiak.

Kirby delivers the ball back into the box but it is cleared as West Ham hang on.

Two added minutes to end the first half.

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Shelina Zadorsky's cross into the box is headed clear by the Brighton defence.

West Ham are still waiting for their first shot on target in the match.

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Manuela Pavi takes a rather ambitious shot from a great distance and it sails high over the bar.

West Ham have a corner which is taken by Viviane Asseyi.

Shelina Zadorsky's cross back into the box hits the crossbar and goes out for a Brighton goal kick.

West Ham are going in search of an equaliser but Katrina Gorry's cross is blocked.

A well-deserved lead for Brighton.

The Seagulls have scored six first-half goals in eight games, only Chelsea (11) and Liverpool (7) have scored more in the WSL this season.

Fran Kirby leads another Brighton attack by driving at the West Ham defence but her shot from the edge of the area whistles wide.