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Let's take a minute to heap praise on victors Arsenal.

They kept quiet a Man City attacking line-up that had netted 41 goals in 14 games before today, including Golden Boot leader Bunny Shaw.

A large part of that was how they dominated possession, with an 81.7% pass accuracy in the City half, pushing them right back into their own box and keeping them away from areas where they could pose a threat.

And even when the Blues broke out of the high press, Arsenal hunted in packs of two and three to win the ball back, relentless in the high press.

A superb all-round team effort to see out the victory after Olivia Smith's early goal.

Everton

Everton interim boss Scott Phelan says: "It means a massive amount and in terms of the league it's important we win games. The players started to show a bit more belief in their ability and they showed they definitely have quality.

"What an amazing start. Unbelievably proud of the players and the staff that have been a part of it. The staff have helped me so much, they deserve more credit than I do, I've only had two sessions with the players so it would be wrong of me to not mention them.

"We just showed a bit more belief. We were working hard in the first half but the first choices were a bit slow, but we kept the energy and winning the ball back."

Arsenal

Arsenal forward Olivia Smith speaking after the Gunners' win over Man City:

"I'm super excited and happy. We worked really hard for this. We knew we had to be at our best to win today. The atmosphere, the fans are amazing, they're our 12th player. I love to score at the Emirates.

"I'll play wherever I need to be. I was running at the back line, stretching them, runs in behind and trying to get finishes on goal.

"I am proud [of our defensive performance]. We pride ourselves on defending our box and our goal. We did really well.

"This will build our confidence and our momentum."

Manchester City

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In the grand scheme of things Man City remain out and out favourites to win the title, but the manner of today's defeat will hurt them.

Not only did they fail to find the back of the net for the first time this season, the WSL top scorers looked blunt up top, and quite honestly devoid of ideas.

Just 0.39 xG generated, one shot on target and zero big chances created.

A stark bump of reality after they demolished Chelsea last week that's for sure.

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Former England captain speaking to Sky Sports

Arsenal were dominant from start to finish, and it was a classy finish from Smith.

It won't derail City too much, but they'll be disappointed with the performance.

Everton

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Everton goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan, who gets the player of the match award following a number of saves, says: "It was not pretty but we are so happy to get the three points and a clean sheet.

"In the first half we were struggling on the ball but we kept in defensively working hard and when you do the basics good things will come.

"I'm just very proud of the team and very happy to get the win."

Liverpool move off the bottom of the Women's Super League table with a big home win against Aston Villa.

Four goals from four different players. Liverpool are now one point clear of 12th place.

A late booking for Aston Villa. Chasity Grant is penalised for a challenge on Fuka Nagano.

A stunning win for Arsenal who condemn league leaders Man City to just a second defeat of the season, ending the Blues 13-game winning run.

The Gunners leapfrog Chelsea into third place, closing the gap to second placed Manchester United to just two points.

Yet again Renee Slegers side have produced a big win in a big game, and on the balance of things they deserve it.

Arsenal see City's route one approach and raise a 'take it to the corner' bid of their own.

Frida Maanum and Caitlin Foord exchange passes between desperate City tackles as the volume continues to rise.

The home fans know that their side are so very nearly there.

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Everton record back-to-back WSL wins as Scott Phelan's spell in charge starts with a hard-fought victory.

London City Lionesses were the better team throughout most of the match, but could not take their chances with the Toffees leaving with the three points.

No time for patient passing now, it's route one only for City. Arsenal are standing firm though, with the home fans doing their upmost to roar them over the line.

West Ham were 2-0 down with eight minutes to go and dropping to the bottom of the Women's Super League.

But a sensational recovery with three goals in an eight-minute spell sees the Hammers turn it around to snatch the three points and stay off the bottom.

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Iman Beney sends a looping ball in the direction of Khadija Shaw but her header drifts wide of the back stick.

Not sure the cross had enough on it to make it across the line with such a deft touch.

We are into eight minutes of added time.

Risa Shimizu makes a great sliding tackle to prevent Aston Villa getting through. Some late effort on display from the visitors, but they haven't shown enough today.

Still no way through for London City Lionesses. Scott Phelan minutes away from a victory in his first game in charge of Everton.

Six minutes of injury time has been added on.

Will it be enough for City to rescue a point?

That's such brave goalkeeping from Daphne van Domselaar.

She rushed off her line to claim the ball in amongst a sea of bodies to stop Alex Greenwood's searching pass from finding a blue shirt.

More defensive reinforcements for Arsenal as City turn up the heat late on.

Laia Codina is on to make it a back five, replacing Spain team-mate Mariona Caldentey.