Summary

  • Miedema scores twice as Arsenal thrash Reading 4-0

  • Man Utd win 3-1 at Leicester in first WSL game at King Power

  • Reigning champions Chelsea thrash struggling Everton 4-0

  • Kirby, Kerr (2) & England give Chelsea first league win of season

  • Brighton top of WSL after winning 5-0 at Birmingham

  • Man City take on Tottenham at 18:45 BST

  1. 'This is what we've come to expect from Chelsea'published at 13:14 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 1-0 Everton

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Sport

    This is what we've come to expect week in, week out from Chelsea. For the majority of opposition, if you're not Arsenal or Manchester City, it is about dealing with that.

  2. CLOSE!published at 13:13 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 1-0 Everton

    And again, Pernille Harder's eyes are wide as she gets a sight of goal...

    And again she fails to hit the target or force Sandy MacIver into a save. The Dane could, and maybe should, have done better there.

  3. Postpublished at 13:10 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 1-0 Everton

    Chelsea are now lining up for pot shots, but Everton hold strong.

    The hosts set off on a delightful counter, started with Erin Cuthbert nutmegging Danielle Turner, but the chance finishes with Harder having a shot blocked.

  4. 'Everton are not doing themselves any favours'published at 13:07 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 1-0 Everton

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Sport

    Everton are not doing themselves any favours, turning over possession in dangerous areas. We saw the floodgates open last week against Manchester City; they don't want that to happen.

  5. Postpublished at 13:06 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 1-0 Everton

    Two big chances in a matter of seconds for Chelsea.

    Frank Kirby first sends Sam Kerr free, but the Australian fails to make the most of the opening as goalkeeper Sandy MacIver gets to it first.

    Perinelle Harder then sends an effort just wide.

  6. Postpublished at 13:04 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 1-0 Everton

    We have passed the half-hour mark now.

    Chelsea looking every bit the defending champions they are, playing with supreme composure and and patience.

  7. 'Chelsea have made huge strides since last week'published at 13:03 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 1-0 Everton

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Sport

    There is going to be incessant pressure from Chelsea. When they are in possession, they are so dangerous. They've made huge strides since last week.

  8. Postpublished at 13:02 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 1-0 Everton

    That goal has very much put Chelsea in control.

    The confidence that Everton were building just before it now looks sapped.

  9. 'What a beautiful finish'published at 13:00 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 1-0 Everton

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Sport

    That was pinpoint. What a beautiful finish. Kirby opens up, jinks and twists. Lovely pullback onto her favoured foot. That is sensational.

    Fran Kirby celebratesImage source, Getty Images
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    Goal - Chelsea 1-0 Evertonpublished at 12:57 BST 12 September 2021

    Fran Kirby

    Wonderful way to open your WSL account for the season, that!

    Fran Kirby takes the ball in the area and wide on the left, she cuts the ball back onto her favoured right foot... shapes to shoot and sends it into the back of the net via the post.

    Media caption,

    'Wonderful goal' - Kirby put Chelsea in front against Everton

  11. 'Willie Kirk will be exceptionally pleased'published at 12:57 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 0-0 Everton

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Sport

    Everton boss Willie Kirk will be exceptionally pleased with his team's performance. This is exactly how he'll have envisaged his players would put his tactics into play.

  12. Postpublished at 12:56 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 0-0 Everton

    Talking about chances, Magda Eriksson tries to create something magical.

    She weaves one way and the other as she races into the box, but Everton's Nathalie Bjorn does wonderfully well to put her fellow Swede off.

  13. Postpublished at 12:54 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 0-0 Everton

    Twenty minutes have come and gone now.

    Chelsea have controlled more than 63% possession, but Everton have held strong. Chances have been few and far between.

  14. 'Everton look disciplined compared to last week'published at 12:51 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 0-0 Everton

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Sport

    Everton are getting compact and limiting Chelsea to one option: the switch. That allows them time to filter round in defence. Discipline compared to last week.

  15. Postpublished at 12:50 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 0-0 Everton

    Everton have survived a number of early scares and are slowly finding their way into the game.

    Claire Emslie takes the ball on the edge of the area as they press forward as Anna Anvegard tries to come up with her side's first shot of the game. It's blocked, however, but the Toffees are growing in confidence.

  16. 'Chelsea have options galore'published at 12:46 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 0-0 Everton

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Sport

    Chelsea have Harder, Kirby and Kerr who can all come short or run in behind. Options galore.

  17. Postpublished at 12:46 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 0-0 Everton

    Pernille Harder tries her luck for Chelsea now.

    Everton lacked any sort of urgency in trying to shut the Dane down, and she makes the most of the room by getting her head up for a run.

    Her end product, however, was lacking. Her shot is harmlessly off target.

  18. CLOSE!published at 12:42 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 0-0 Everton

    Chelsea's Sam Kerr finds space on the edge of the box after pickpocketing possession.

    The Australian tries her luck from a tight angle, but Sandy MacIver is equal to it.

    Consider that a warning shot.

  19. 'Chelsea will want to put on an exhibition'published at 12:39 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 0-0 Everton

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Sport

    It has been all Chelsea, but they have a point to prove after last week with fans back at King's Meadow. They'll want to put on an exhibition; Everton need to be patient.

  20. Postpublished at 12:39 BST 12 September 2021

    Chelsea 0-0 Everton

    Answer: Nothing.

    Magda Eriksson sends a free header off target.