Summary

  • Result: West Ham 0-0 Arsenal - keeper Arnold made series of saves to deny visitors

  • Hammers' Brynjarsdottir had penalty appeal turned down

  • Chelsea went top earlier after Man Utd dropped points against Everton

  1. Welcome backpublished at 18:15 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    West Ham v Arsenal (18:45 GMT)

    Looking for something to fill the gap while you get ready for the Happy Valley finale?

    Fear not. We've got more WSL action coming up to round up the weekend with Arsenal travelling to West Ham.

    The Gunners have two games in hand on league leaders Chelsea - can they close the gap to three points or will West Ham produce an upset?

    Who knows. Let's get the team news.

    Chigwell Construction Stadium general viewImage source, PA Media
  2. Bye for now!published at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    That's all from us...for now.

    We'll be back later on with live text commentary of West Ham v Arsenal in this page. Plenty of time for you to go and have your roast dinner and then come back to us.

    See you then!

  3. Postpublished at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Here's how things are looking at the top of the league before Arsenal take on West Ham later this evening (18:45 GMT).

    Chelsea once again return to the number one spot while Manchester United drop to second after their draw against Everton and Arsenal could replace Manchester City in third with victory later on.

    Barely anything to separate these lot at the moment...

    Top half of WSL TableImage source, Getty Images
  4. Postpublished at 16:04 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    FT: Tottenham 2-3 Chelsea

    Earlier today Chelsea came out on top in the London derby, beating Spurs 3-2 to return to the top of the league.

    Have a read of Emma Smith's report from that game here and check out the highlights for a stunning goal from Lauren James.

  5. Postpublished at 16:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    FT: Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Well this is how that result leaves things at the bottom half of the WSL.

    Reading remain just four points off Leicester at the bottom of the table while Liverpool jump up to eighth with a much needed three points this afternoon.

    That also has ramifications for Tottenham, who recorded another defeat earlier today to Chelsea and are at risk of getting dragged into a relegation scrap.

    Bottom half of WSL tableImage source, BBC Sport
  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 15:58 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Well not the result that looked likely at the half-way point but Liverpool have come out on top in a big battle at the bottom of the table.

    They'll be delighted to have given themselves that cushion. A disappointing afternoon for the visitors.

  7. Postpublished at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Liverpool have got this one all but wrapped up as both sides try to get a foot on the ball. Ceri Holland tries to take the ball to the corner flag to see the game out and gets a bit of a shove for her efforts.

  8. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 15:53 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Katie Stengel, who has been quiet today, makes way for youngster Sofie Lundgaard.

    We'll have four minutes added on.

  9. Postpublished at 15:53 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Reading have a corner with minutes left on the clock. It's a sea of red in the box and Taylor Hinds gets a head on it to clear.

  10. Postpublished at 15:51 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Ohh nervy moment for Jacqueline Burns as she fumbles the ball and Liverpool look to take advantage but she eventually manages to smother the ball and avert the danger.

  11. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 15:50 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    On comes new girl Miri Taylor for Liverpool, she'll only have five minutes or so to impress but the versatile midfielder can play across a few different positions so it could be interesting to see where Matt Beard puts her for these final few minutes.

    Missy Bo Kearns makes way.

  12. Postpublished at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Liverpool obviously very happy to just run down the clock. Rachel Laws takes her time over her goal kick.

    Opportunity for Reading but Rachel Rowe had juts drifted offside.

  13. Postpublished at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Just less than 10 minutes plus added time to go in this battle at the bottom of the table.

    It's all a bit back and forth at the moment, neither side can sustain a decent spell of possession.

  14. Postpublished at 15:41 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Liverpool have really switched it on this half but Reading can still be dangerous on the counter attack.

    They just haven't quite managed to build a decent opportunity yet.

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Ah and now a Liverpool change.

    Melissa Lawley makes way for the experience of Yana Daniels.

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 15:37 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Here come the Reading changes.

    Tia Primmer is on for Jade Moore and Tinaya Alexander comes on to make her first appearance since joining in January, she replaces Sanne Troelsgaard.

    Two surprising changes there with two of the visitors' best players departing.

  17. CLOSE!published at 15:35 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Liverpool have definitely grown in confidence since that opener and they are well on top now.

    Megan Campbell again with the massive throw-in and it's straight onto the head of Katie Stengel who nods just wide.

    She will feel she could've done better with that.

    Those throw-ins are just ridiculous.

  18. Postpublished at 15:33 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Liverpool 2-0 Reading

    Liverpool have struggled for goals all season but they have scored two very important goals in the space of five second-half minutes.

    Reading are going to have to dig deep to find something here.

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    GOAL - Liverpool 2-0 Readingpublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Ceri Holland (65 mins)

    Oh wow!

    All of a sudden, Liverpool are right in control of this match. Megan Campbell's massive throw-in is nodded backwards at the near post and it sets up a simple tap in for Ceri Holland to just slip into the back of the net.

    Reading will be disappointed with that having looked the more promising of the two sides until that opening goal.

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    GOAL - Liverpool 1-0 Readingpublished at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2023

    Missy Bo Kearns (61 mins)

    Deadlock broken!

    Some good build-up play from Liverpool and it's the first time we've really seen them composed going forward.

    Emma Koivisto latches onto a looping cross from midfield and manages to slide through to Missy Bo Kearns who slots into the bottom left-hand corner.

    Missy Bo Kearns celebratesImage source, Getty Images