Really dangerous cross from Rachel Daly but it's just too far ahead of Adriana Leon.

There's plenty on the line here in terms of the table - and that's resulting in a bit of a cagey affair.

Each side knows how important three points could be to easing themselves away from trouble.

We are away again and Villa are straight on the attack.

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The players are back out at Villa Park and Everton are making a change.

Nathalie Bjorn is on for the yellow-carded Karen Holmgaard in a like-for-like switch.

Arsenal

More from Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall, firstly on playing Chelsea next: "This is the strongest Chelsea I've seen during my seasons in the WSL. They have a very good squad and look very well-organised.

"It's a big test but that's what we want - to compete and challenge. Hopefully we'll get a sell-out and we're going to leave everything out there.

"We're under no illusions that they are probably going to be our toughest opponents so far this season. We have to be the best version of ourselves and we're going to do everything in our power to be that."

On Stina Blackstenius and Lina Hurtig's absences:"Very minor injuries. We have to wait and see. It shouldn't stop them travelling with their international teams."

On whether Frida Maanum's goal was a shot: "You never ask the artist what the meaning is of their work. That's what makes it art - if it was easy to explain, you would be able to ask.

"Art is always in the eye of the beholder, so you're allowed your opinion and everyone is allowed theirs."

Arsenal

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Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall on Beth Mead: "It was a very good performance. I liked the details she had in defence. She was so switched on in counter-pressing moments.

"When she reacts so quickly when we lose the ball, ends up with the ball and is facing forward, I have that feeling of 'that's Beth Mead'.

"Sometimes you just get that gut feeling - 'that's what she can bring', which we maybe haven't seen before but know is there. You could see that level coming into place with her today.

"The first goal was brilliant. She showed good self-confidence, cutting in and using the left foot. She constantly puts herself in good scoring positions, so hopefully she has some really good days with England and can come back and contribute a lot for us in the final block before Christmas.

"You could see how closely knit the group of players are - not only Beth Mead because she scores a goal or two, but also the happiness from the players and staff, wishing her all the success.

"That's what makes a great team: you want each other to succeed. You could really see that from the group of people here, working together and how much we want that. That's what's really pleasing for me."

West Ham United

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West Ham manager Rehanne Skinner: "We gave a really good account of ourselves. A couple of mistakes have led to goals but we created some massive chances.

"On another day, we score those and put ourselves in a position where we're really causing problems for Arsenal. The difference in these games is that Arsenal took their chances.

"I couldn't be prouder of the players in the second half, in terms of sticking to the game plan, putting in blocks and making chances difficult for Arsenal, creating chances ourselves.

"We just need one of those to go over the line, creating a bit more luck in those situations. It will come. They've given everything.

"We're not happy with the result but with the average age of our squad and the experience we're building in this league... we created real problems for Arsenal. They're probably the best footballing side in this league. To minimise what they do - even if it's for 45 minutes - is a massive step.

"Our resources are very different. Clearly, that's something we want to be able to progress. It doesn't happen overnight. Arsenal have been going a long, long time to create that sort of squad."

Leicester City

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Leicester City manager Willie Kirk: "When you play the best team in the country and you go two goals down after the first five minutes a lot of teams can crumble. I thought we showed huge resilience and character to work our way slowly back into the game.

"We look a threat against every team this year and that's really important. The amount of games we failed to score in last year, that's completely changed.

"We'll take heart from it but we've also got to take some big lessons as well in terms of individual and team mistakes."

On his side's improvements in front of goal this season: "It's massive steps. 13 out of the 22 league games [last season] we failed to score. We've certainly added that.

"I've said it at the start of the season and throughout: you'll see an even better Leicester in the second half of the season and we're building towards that."

Chelsea

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Here's what Chelsea manager Emma Hayes had to say following her side's 5-2 win over Leicester City:

"Sometimes, when you go up so early in a game, you can get complacent.

"We switched off and gave away two cheap goals but it was a really good attacking display and we were so threatening going forward.

"I wanted to get some players in because some of them haven't had a lot of minutes. Some I couldn't get in as early as I would have liked, but you can't always be perfect."

On Lauren James, who scored twice, Hayes added: "She has been tremendous.

"Three games in a week, it's the first time she has done that in a while, so credit to her. She has recovered well."

Liverpool

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Liverpool manager Matt Beard, speaking to LFCTV: "[I'm] delighted. We've scored four goals, we could've scored more, [Brighton keeper] Sophie Baggaley made two or three outstanding saves. We go into the international break with four goals, a clean sheet, and three points.

On goalkeeper Teagan Micah's performance: "I thought she did really well. She's had a tough start coming in after the World Cup. I'm delighted for her, especially with her clean sheet."

On Gemma Bonner's goal: "We were due one from a corner. We've worked hard on the corners. For whatever reason we've not managed to get on the end of one but it was great for that to happen."

On what Shanice van de Sanden brings to the team: "She is an infectious character. What you see on the pitch is what she's like day to day. Delighted for her and her family."

On Ceri Holland and Sophie Roman Haug: "Pleased for Ceri, I thought Sophie was outstanding as well. It was a pleasing performance as well and delighted for Ceri."

On getting the clean sheet: "We did our best at times to give them a few opportunities! Really pleased with today."

On Leanne Kiernan's display: "Enjoying being back on the pitch again, enjoying being back in training again. You can see it in her performances."

Right, we've already had plenty of WSL action today with four games in the books.

Wins for Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool - defeats for Leicester, West Ham, Bristol City and Brighton.

Let's get some reaction from those matches while they're tucking into the half-time oranges at Villa Park.

That's the last act of the opening period.

Goalless at the interval with defences very much dominant.

Hopefully things will open up more in the second half.

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Fine work from Kirsty Hanson who has looked arguably the most dangerous attacking player on view.

She motors down the left and puts in a cross that Adriana Leon hooks goalwards but Toffees keeper Courtney Brosnan is well positioned to save.

Can either side break the deadlock before the interval?

Looking unlikely as Jordan Nobbs floats a harmless cross straight into the arms of Everton keeper Courtney Brosnan.

We've got four minutes to be added on to the end of the first half at Villa Park.

Katja Snoeijs of Everton is booked for a tug of the shirt on Kenza Dali.

The referee plays advantage but when none ensues the crowd boos her failure to award a free-kick.

Everton's best chance as Katja Snoeijs turns neatly in the box and fires in a shot that Daphne van Domselaar tips over.

It was straight at her which made the save easier.

Everton's first threat in a little while as Heather Payne's cross turns into a shot and has Daphne van Domselaar backpedalling for a minute but it lands harmlessly enough on the roof of the net.

Signs that Villa are settling now. Kenza Dali is getting on the ball and orchestrating things.

Everton still defending stoutly though.

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Rachel Daly does brilliantly to win the ball on the edge of the Everton area.

She feeds Adriana Leon and waits for the return pass but it's slightly behind and she has to adjust her feet, only able to dig out a weak shot that's easy for Courtney Brosnan in the visitors' goal.