This fourth goal is inevitable.

Georgia Stanway lets fly from 25 yards after Lauren Kemp charges down the left and cuts the ball back, but it goes inches wide of the post.

She then has another go moments later but it's straight down the throat of Sophie Harris in the Brighton goal.

Arsenal get the second period going at the Pure Stadium in Southport.

Can Everton find a way back into the game, or will WSL leaders Arsenal close out victory?

Brighton are having a go, but their high line is leaving them exposed.

Man City broke quickly on them and a cross-shot from Ellen White was just about palmed clear by Sophie Harris, it was inches from falling to the feet of Lauren Hemp.

Back under way for the second half in Manchester.

Brighton need something special.

And here is how Nick Cushing's side got their third of the afternoon...

As we await the second half, time to re-cap the other goals for Man City.

Vivianne Miedema's 14th-minute header separates the sides at the break.

Manuela Zinsberger in the Arsenal goal has not had a real save to make, with Arsenal dominating the ball and dictating the tempo.

But a serious-looking injury to Beth Mead has been a blow to the visitors.

Arsenal's Lisa Evans almost makes something of a cross from left-back Katie McCabe, but the ball drifts out of play before she can get any purchase on the ball.

Added time is almost up.

Brighton needed half-time.

Manchester City have been all over them for the final 10 minutes of the half, which included Lauren Hemp heading in from a corner.

Immediately prior to that, Albion had grown into the game without creating anything, responding well to two early City goals.

The first was a disaster for Brighton when keeper Sophie Harris was harshly adjudged to have picked up a back-pass. The indirect free-kick was nudged to Steph Houghton, who slammed home.

Ellen White then volleyed in a cross 10 minutes later.

It's a long way back for Brighton.

Arsenal keeper Manuela Zinsberger is called into action again to gather a cross from Maeva Clemaron.

We will have eight minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.

The injury to Beth Mead has thrown Arsenal off their game somewhat.

First booking of the game goes to Brighton's Aileen Whelan, and there are no complaints.

It's clumsy more than anything. She cleans out Megan Campbell and for a brief second is worried it could be worse than yellow, but a booking is fair.

Everton have reacted well after the resumption of play.

The game was stopped for a good five minutes which Beth Mead received treatment.

Megan Finnigan just latched onto a free-kick into the Arsenal box but couldn't get enough on her effort at the back stick, allowing Gunners keeper Manuela Zinsberger to gather fairly easily.

Leonie Maier comes on to replace Beth Mead for Arsenal.

Mead is stretchered off to warm applause from the home crowd, and hopefully that injury is not too serious.

Georgia Stanway swings in a left-wing corner right and it looked to be going straight in only for Brighton striker Ini Umotong to head off the line.

Moments later Victoria Williams blocks a goalbound effort from Janine Beckie, who cut in from the right and curled a superb left-footed shot.

The ball wasn't properly cleared and City striker Ellen White was in, but Sophie Harris made an excellent save.

Pressure.

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There is a stretcher being brought on for Beth Mead, which is not good news.

It looks like her knee, or lower right leg is the problem.

We'll have quite a bit of stoppage time at the end of the game because of this stoppage.

Everton centre-back Gabby George goes into the book for a late challenge on Arsenal forward Beth Mead.

The England international nicked the ball away from the defender and was then on the receiving end of a heavy tackle.

Mead will need some treatment from the medical team before the game restarts.

Fifteen minutes to the break, and it's a case of Arsenal dominance.

The Gunners are so comfortable on the ball and are running the game, with Everton offering little in reply.

The hosts made a bright start but forward Hannah Cain has hardly had a sniff of the ball since then.

Vivianne Miedema's goal separates the teams, and Arsenal could easily be further ahead.

Brighton have managed to get a foothold in the past five minutes or so.

They haven't created a chance for themselves yet, but Man City haven't been running straight through them and dominating the ball as in the opening 20 minutes.

Cue City third goal probably.

Arsenal continue to carve out chances.

Beth Mead gets in behind the Everton defence but is pushed wide on the left hand side of the box by the weight of the through ball.

She controls and puts in a low ball which Danielle Van de Donk is inches away from getting on the end of.

The Everton goal is leading a bit of a charmed life, but while it is still only 1-0 they have a chance...