Summary

  • Result: Arsenal 4-0 Reading - Little scores from spot, Maanum taps in second, Mukandi turns into own net & Williamson adds fourth

  • Gunners looking to move within three points of top three

  • Earlier Chelsea overtook Man Utd to go top

  • Man City moved level with second-placed Man Utd after late winner

  1. Team news - Sarri starts; MacIver preferred to Roebuckpublished at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Brighton v Man City (14:00 GMT)

    Caretaker boss Amy Merricks makes three changes to the Brighton XI that started the midweek defeat at Chelsea.

    In come Megan Walsh, Lee Geum-Min and Veatriki Sarri with Lydia Williams, Victoria Williams and Brianna Visalli dropping to the bench.

    Brighton XI: Walsh, Kullberg, Morse, Bergsvand, Connolly, Pattinson, Zigiotti Olme, Lee, Robinson, Sarri, Terland.

    Subs: L Williams, Startup, V Williams, Fox, Visalli, Bance, Park, Carter.

    Gareth Taylor makes just one change to the Manchester City side that started the 3-1 win over Tottenham last weekend.

    Sandy MacIver is preferred to Ellie Roebuck in goal, the 10 outfield players are unchanged as City try to keep pace with the WSL leaders.

    Manchester City XI: MacIver, Aleixandri, Houghton, Greenwood, Ouahabi, Hasegawa, Angeldahl, Coombs, Kelly, Hemp, Shaw.

    Subs: Roebuck, Casparij, Stokes, Fowler, Castellanos, Morgan, Blakstad, Dahou.

  2. 'We're not just in the league to take part'published at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Brighton v Man City (14:00 GMT)

    Interim Brighton boss Amy Merricks wants her side to be competitive in the Women's Super League. They are currently 11th, two points above bottom-side Leicester City.

    "Something very important for us to take forward is that we're not just in this league to take part, we're here to compete. We appreciate that this game is going to be tough, but we are looking to compete from minute one until the end.

    "We have to focus on our performance and build on those moments from Chelsea that were really good and take that with us.

    "We want to embrace the challenge that is ahead of us and I want the team to express themselves no matter who we're playing against. We'll be diligent in our preparation and put our best team out to get the points."

  3. Team news - England back for Spurspublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Liverpool v Tottenham (14:00 GMT)

    It's three changes for Liverpool from the team that lost 2-0 to Arsenal on Wednesday.

    Miri Taylor, Hannah Silcock and Carla Humphrey all drop to the bench. In come Gemma Bonner, Megan Campbell and Yana Daniels.

    Liverpool XI: Laws, Koivisto, Bonner, Robe, Campbell, Hinds, Nagano, Holland, Kearns, Daniels, Stengel.

    And it's one change for Tottenham after their 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.

    Star striker Bethany England comes in for Celin Bizet.

    Tottenham XI: Korpela, Neville, Turner, Bartrip, Harrop, Spence, James, Karczewska, Iwabuchi, Ayane, England.

  4. Postpublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Liverpool v Tottenham (14:00 GMT)

    The loser of Tottenham’s trip to Liverpool could find themselves looking nervously at the WSL’s relegation battle.

    Spurs are currently three points clear, while Liverpool have a five-point buffer between themselves and the bottom.

    Bethany England statImage source, Getty Images
  5. Postpublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    HT: Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    While we wait for this one to resume, let's have a look at the games coming up at 14.00 GMT.

  6. Shaw keeps scoring, Skinner under pressure - talking pointspublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Khadija ShawImage source, NurPhoto

    Can anybody stop Khadija Shaw from scoring? Will Spurs boss Rehanne Skinner be able to lift her side out of their dire run of form? Can Liverpool cope with their injury woes?

    Find the main talking points for this weekend's WSL action here.

  7. Watch Sam Kerr's openerpublished at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    HT: Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    Want to see that goal again? You can do so below.

  8. HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    The reigning champions are heading to the top of the table as things stand.

    Chelsea enter the break a goal in front after Sam Kerr's fantastic combination with Lauren James.

  9. Postpublished at 13:17 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    Katie Zelem attempts the audacious with an effort from range but it soars over the crossbar.

  10. Postpublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    There are two minutes added on to the end of the first half. Will Chelsea enter the break in the lead?

  11. Postpublished at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    Another great chance for the visitors. Nikita Parris beats Jess Carter on the wing and sends a ball towards Alessia Russo.

    She attempts the backheel which we saw her produce at the Euros. It's safe to say it didn't come off as well as it did in the summer and her attempt goes wide.

  12. Postpublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    It's a high ball in towards the far post but Millie Turner fails to connect properly with the ball as she dives in and the chance is wasted.

    Millie TurnerImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    United have another free-kick as Leah Galton is caught by Eve Perriset. The visitors are on top at the moment.

  14. Postpublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    Melanie Leupolz was shown a yellow card in the build-up to that chance after a string of fouls. The game is definitely beginning to develop.

  15. Postpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    Alessia Russo has her first effort on goal as she turns quickly in the box and unleashes a shot at goal, but it's a comfortable save for Ann-Katrin Berger.

  16. Postpublished at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    United have got back into the game and have a penalty shout as Nikita Parris goes down in the box after contact with Kadeisha Buchanan.

    Referee Cheryl Foster waves her claims away.

    Nikita ParrisImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    Galton is back up after the concussion protocols are done and we're back playing

    Chelsea continue their search for a second immediately and charge at United's defence.

  18. Postpublished at 12:58 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    Leah Galton is down after taking a knock to the back of her head in a challenge with Eve Perriset.

  19. Postpublished at 12:57 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    That was Sam Kerr's seventh goal in six appearances against United in the WSL.

    She's got history in this one.

    Sam KerrImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd

    United go up the other end in the search for a quick leveller, but Ella Toone's ball goes across the face of goal.