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“City stays perfect after five matches and still leads the WSL table by two points from Chelsea.”

“Visiting the reigning WSL champions, Arsenal led late in the first-half through Lisa Baum, but they were cruelly pegged back in injury time by Lauren Hemp.”

“But since then, Chelsea have turned dominant performances into results, winning three matches in a row, capping it off with a well-rounded display against Arsenal, who are seven points behind City in seventh spot.”

“The Gunners – who had drawn their last two WSL matches – improved in the second half, with Chloe Kelly’s angled drive blocked and Alessia Russo’s shot charged down, but the hosts saw out the closing stages for a third WSL win.”

“Despite finishing runners-up to Chelsea in the WSL in both 2019 and 2020, City did not go beyond the last-16 stage in Europe during those seasons.”

“However, drawing at Arsenal was promising, and now four straight wins across the WSL and League Cup with 18 goals scored suggests her philosophy is starting to get through.”

“Saturday Football 8am (all times BST)Matchday live Michael Butler rises early to barge open the door to Saturday’s football activity.”

“Following a record-breaking spending spree involving Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham, attention is already turning towards January.”

“Things will get no easier, with Chelsea and Arsenal the next two clubs on the fixture list.”