Brighton have faced more shots than any other WSL side so far this season (173) and also have the highest xG against of any side this term (19.8).

Judging by the opening few moments here it seems we may be getting more of the latter in terms of the Seagulls' performance today...

Lauren James is into the book for a bit of silly behaviour on Lia Walti.

The referee gives a free kick and Walti picks the ball up ready to take the set piece but James just stands on her foot.

Petulant and totally unnecessary from James, World Cup flashbacks.

An early break for Brighton has danger woman Elisabeth Terland in behind the Leicester back line,

Luckily for the Foxes an offside flag is there to save their blushes.

The visitors have had the better of the opening exchanges with Ella Powell trying to work openings down the right-hand side.

Liverpool sit deep to hold them back.

Boos ring round the Emirates Stadium as Frida Maanum fouls Erin Cuthbert and Chelsea win a free-kick deep in their own half.

Arsenal are quickly back onto it, though. It's not often you see this from the defending champions.

Hosts Brighton get us under way here at a drizzly and cold-looking Broadfield Stadium.

Here's hoping these sides serve up a warming spectacle this Sunday afternoon.

Liverpool get things started at Prenton Park.

• Liverpool have lost just one of their last seven WSL meeting with Bristol City (W4 D2), with this being the first match between the sides since a 1-0 away win for the Reds in January 2020.
• Liverpool have won eight of their last 11 WSL home games (L3) with only Chelsea (15) picking up more home points than Liverpool so far this term (9)
• Bristol City (18.8%) and Liverpool (15.3%) are the two sides to have played the highest percentage of their passes long in the WSL this season.
• Bristol City have conceded a league-high eight goals from set pieces in the WSL this season, but Liverpool have managed to score just one from a set-piece, the fewest of any side.

Lauren James makes a decent run and has a go but it's a very tight angle and Manuela Zinsberger gathers.

With Brighton on a run of six home games without victory (drawn one, lost five), they will be hoping striker Elisabeth Terland can once again inspire them to a vital win.

The Norwegian has netted five times in eight appearances, averaging a goal every 111 minutes so far this campaign.

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Another formation change from Emma Hayes. Guro Reiten came on with instructions and I *think* it was a gesture to return to four at the back. We'll see!

Chelsea's corner comes to nothing and Arsenal quickly get on the counter-attack, which is where they are so dangerous.

Arsenal think they should have a penalty but the referee says no.

The Gunners have a corner but Ann-Katrin Berger collects with ease.

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Former Chelsea and England defender on BBC Two

Arsenal need to make sure they don't just drop deeper, as they will invite pressure onto them.

They are defending well at the minute, but there is only so much you can do.

Beth Mead turns behind for a corner and Erin Cuthbert is ready to take it but Chelsea are going to make a change.

Here comes Guro Reiten, returning from an ankle injury she picked up in October. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd makes way.

Not a substitution Arsenal fans will be too pleased to see.

Bristol City have struggled with their return to life in the Women's Super League but there's been one big positive so far this season.

Striker Amalie Thestrup has adjusted well to life in the top flight and poses the Vixens' greatest goal threat.

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Crucial block from Steph Catley to prevent Johanna Rytting Kaneryd getting into a decent area. That looked like quite a jolt for the Australian but she seems fine to carry on.

Conditions starting to play a part at the Emirates.

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A standing ovation from most fans in the stands for Arsenal captain Kim Little.

She had a quick word with Jonas Eidevall then headed straight down the tunnel.

Kim Little can't carry on and makes her way down the tunnel as Frida Maanum enters the fray.

Let's hope that's nothing serious for the midfielder.

Liverpool have had a much better start to this season than last time and the arrival of Sophie Roman Haug has played a significant helping hand.

She scored and assisted a further two in the Reds' 4-0 win over Brighton last time out.

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Slight concern here for Arsenal as Kim Little is down and in need of some treatment.

Looks like Frida Maanum could be preparing to come on.