WSL talking points: pressure mounts on Slegers as Hemp closes on record

Arsenal struggled with profligacy in front of goal during a frustrating 1-1 draw against Birmingham at Emirates Stadium, mounting further scrutiny on manager Renée Slegers. Meanwhile, Manchester City preserved their 100% record at the top of the table after beating Brighton 3-2, where Lauren Hemp set up two Khadija Shaw goals to take her career WSL assist tally to 51, just three behind Beth Mead's record of 54.

Elsewhere across the league, Chelsea overcame Tottenham 6-2 following a rapid second-half surge, while London City beat Everton 2-1 to secure their fourth straight victory. Brian Sørensen earned his first win as Aston Villa's interim head coach with a 2-1 comeback against Liverpool, Manchester United defeated Charlton 3-1, and Kelly Gago's solitary strike handed West Ham a 1-0 away victory over Crystal Palace.