Summary

  • FT: Brighton 2-2 Man Utd

  • Rachel Williams levels in stoppage time after Guro Bergsvand had given Brighton lead in 89th minute

  • Elisabeth Terland had opened scoring for Brighton before stunning Ella Toone equaliser

  • Arsenal, Bristol City and Liverpool all won earlier today

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  1. Postpublished at 15:13 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    West Ham 0-0 Bristol City

    West Ham are dominating the early exchanges but no shots on goal from either side thus far.

  2. Postpublished at 15:13 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    Tottenham 1-0 Everton

    Corner to Tottenham, fired in low to the edge of the area where Angharad James has a shot blocked.

    Spurs would be up to second with victory here, as it stands.

  3. goal

    GOAL - Liverpool 1-0 Leicesterpublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    Mel Lawley (48 mins)

    A brilliant strike!

    Mel Lawley has her first WSL goal since the 2019-20 season.

    Grace Fisk threads the ball through and then she beats Janina Leitzig from a tight angle, firing into the roof of the net.

    Great start to the second half from Liverpool.

    Melissa LawleyImage source, PA Media
  4. YELLOW CARDpublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    West Ham 0-0 Bristol City

    An early booking for Jamie-Lee Napier after she fouls Lisa Evans.

    It's the correct decision as she got nowhere near the ball.

  5. Postpublished at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    Tottenham 1-0 Everton

    Spurs continue to dominate play, but Martha Thomas has left her scoring boots/forehead at home.

    She heads a near post cross over and wide from six yards.

    OlesenImage source, Getty Images
  6. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    Liverpool 0-0 Leicester

    Back under way at Prenton Park.

  7. Postpublished at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    West Ham 0-0 Bristol City

    Jamie-Lee Napier is nearly set away on the counter but West Ham hold a high line to ensure she is offside.

    Jamie-Lee NapierImage source, Getty Images
  8. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:05 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    Tottenham 1-0 Everton

    Back under way at Brisbane Road.

    A half-time change for Everton - Toni Duggan replacing Emma Bissell.

  9. 'We should have taken our chances'published at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    FT: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City

    Manchester City

    Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor speaking to the BBC after the defeat to Arsenal: "I think everyone who saw that game could see we should have won that game. We are feeling a little bit robbed. Similar story to last season. Created a lot of chances and we've got to be better at the top end of the pitch. The performance was very good. We dominated and there was a point when I thought they were out on their feet and there was only one team that was going to win. The referee didn't help us but this referee always gives them against us and never for us. But we should have taken our chances."

    On heated exchanges with Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall: "That is always the same with him because he is constantly at the fourth official and I think it is bullying. I am protecting the fourth official but that's not my job. Massively frustrated. We've had a good start and we move on and we will be better for this."

    On whether Khiara Keating will bounce back from her error: "We will see. I think it is great. I have spoken previously about Khiara and because she is young she is going to make mistakes. She did a lot for us in the game and this season and going through these experiences are what makes you a good goalkeeper. The team are behind her and she will come back stronger."

  10. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    West Ham 0-0 Bristol City

    We are under way at The Chigwell Construction Stadium after a minute's silence for Remembrance Sunday.

    Both sets of players take the knee and the fourth WSL game of the day begins.

  11. 'Hayes built Chelsea Women'published at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    Fara Williams
    Former England midfielder on BBC Two

    A massive gap to fill. I feel sorry for anyone who is coming in to take her place. She has been a big part of Chelsea and the building of Chelsea. Chelsea really invested in Emma Hayes and she invested in the club and brought that success to them. I would have liked her to do England National team but we have a fantastic manager. It's a good move after a great club career.

  12. 'Our resilience impressed me'published at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    FT: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall speaking to the BBC after the win over Manchester City: "I think there were a lot of components in the win but against a team like Man City you have to do well with and without the ball. I think we had a slow start but against great mental resilience. We stay in the game and find small details to work our way back in the game and we find ways to win which is important.

    "It definitely shows what the team is capable of. This reminds us more of last year and is a different game to what we have been playing this season. That was quite nice to play something different. I thought it was an entertaining game for spectators.

    "I think us defending crosses was a big step forward. We made far more first contacts against the best team in the league. I am pleased with that."

    Jonas EidevallImage source, Getty Images
  13. 'We showed we can fight today'published at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    FT: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City

    Arsenal

    Lotte Wubben-MoyImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy speaking to BBC after the win over Manchester City: "It is always hard coming off an international block and I think that showed our togetherness and growth. We have had a rocky start and got the wins but only just. Today you saw our togetherness and how we can fight. We have been seen as just a ball-playing team and actually we can fight as well.

    "Football is a fluid sport. This week we have spoken about our performance and at the moment our potential is through the roof. That equation of how our performances can be, it's going to go through the roof I think.

    "In football you always need a victory. I don't think you can underestimate any win. Man City are a great team but I think we had the edge today."

  14. 'A huge win for Arsenal'published at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    FT: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City

    Ellen White
    Former England striker on BBC Two

    Arsenal took their chances and after City's leveller I thought they could have gone and lost it. It looked at times like both sides were playing for a draw almost at times.

    It is huge for them to win. It puts them level on points with City and back in the pack. They will probably be frustrated with the start to the season and I think this one galvanises the squad and can set them up now.

  15. Postpublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    West Ham v Bristol City (15:00 GMT)

    Can Bristol City get some points on the board today?

    They are currently 11th in the division, goal difference is all that stops them being bottom instead of Aston Villa.

  16. 'Every game in the league is tough'published at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    West Ham v Bristol City (15:00 GMT)

    Rehanne SkinnerImage source, Getty Images

    Speaking ahead of the game, West Ham boss Rehanne Skinner said: "Having played Bristol City in pre-season, plus with the work that we’ve been able to do analysing their recent performances, we have a pretty good idea of what today’s game will be like.

    "We know it’s going to be tough, first and foremost, because every game in this league is.

    "We also know that if we continue with the positive aspects that we’ve shown in our recent matches, then we can come away with the three points at the end of the game."

  17. Pick of the statspublished at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    West Ham v Bristol City (15:00 GMT)

    • Bristol City manager Lauren Smith has lost all of her first four Women's Super League matches in charge of the club, making her the first to do so for them in the WSL since Willie Kirk lost all of his first four in April 2015.
    • Amalie Thestrup has scored two goals in her last four league matches for Bristol City, with both strikes coming from the penalty spot – the most of any player this season.
    • Only Everton (two) have scored fewer goals in the WSL this season than West Ham United (three), with the Hammers drawing a blank in two of their four matches this season.
    • West Ham have won just two of their last 16 Women’s Super League matches (D4 L10) and at home they haven’t won any of their last eight matches (D4 L4) since a 1-0 win against Leicester City in November 2022 under Paul Konchesky.
    • West Ham United are unbeaten in their four WSL matches against Bristol City (W3 D1), scoring 2+ goals in three of those four matches.
  18. Team news - Atkinson starts, Marckese returnspublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    West Ham v Bristol City (15:00 GMT)

    Izzy Atkinson is given a role in the West Ham starting line-up after making an impact when coming off the bench in their final game before the international break.

    The Republic of Ireland international replaces Emma Harries, who drops to the substitutes.

    West Ham XI: Arnold, Smith, Shimizu, Ueki, Atkinson, Denton, Hayashi, Asseyi, Cooke, Cissoko.

    Subs: Walsh, Stringer, Tysiak, Harries, Ziu, Filis, Stapleton, Ademiluyi, Flannery.

    West Ham XIImage source, BBC Sport

    Kaylan Marckese is back between the sticks for Bristol City for this afternoon's game.

    The Arsenal loanee missed Bristol's last game – a 2-1 defeat – as it was against her parent club.

    She replaces Olivia Clark, who is on the bench.

    Bristol City XI: Marckese, Powell, Aspin, Connolly, Layzell, Napier, Furness, Rodgers, Morgan, Thestrup, Jones.

    Subs: Clark, Struck Harrison, Hayles, Mustaki, Bull, Syme, Teisar, Ward.

    Bristol City XIImage source, BBC Sport
  19. Postpublished at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    We are about to get under way with our fourth game of the day as West Ham face Bristol City.

    As if this live text wasn't chaotic enough already.

  20. HALF-TIMEpublished at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

    Liverpool 0-0 Leicester

    Liverpool have been the better side but it is goalless at the break.