Earlier this season, Bright also became the player with the most WSL wins in the competition's history – she has now won 132 matches in the league

The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.

Sonia Bompastor's side stretched their lead at the top to eight points with a convincing 3-1 win over Leicester City

A supporters group has set up an online petition to prevent the body governing women’s soccer in England from suspending relegation from the Women’s Super League (WSL).

The Athletic explains what we know about the discussions being held over the future of the women's domestic game in England

Women's Super League leaders Chelsea's 2-2 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday allowed Manchester United close the gap at the top of the standings to five points with a 2-0 win over Leicester City.

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Reports have suggested the WPLL - which runs the WSL and Womens Championship - is considering scrapping relegation from the top league to grow the game; CEO Nikki Doucet added that other groups would

Renee Slegers won the game from the substitutes bench, as early changes to bring on Kyra Cooney-Cross and Caitlin Foord shifted the momentum in favor of the Gunners. A hearty performance gave Arsenal the 4-3 victory, maintaining the side's third place position in the league standings.