WSL: Arsenal carry on sensational form

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 Liverpool 0 - 2 Arsenal

Arsenal equalled a Women's Super League record of 12 successive wins with a fairly routine victory over Liverpool.

They led 2-0 within 22 minutes after Lia Walti thumped in the opener and Frida Maanum beat goalkeeper Rachael Laws from close range.

Liverpool carried a threat against the Gunners and could have had a penalty in the second half when Caitlin Foord appeared to handball it in the box but it was not given.

With play allowed to carry on, it fell kindly for Emma Koivisto in front of goal but she struck it straight at alert goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger.

Matt Beard's hosts saw more of the ball and created further chances in the second half as captain Niamh Fahey struck wide and striker Katie Stengel headed over the bar.

Foord hit the outside of the right post in the first half. Stina Blackstenius was then denied by Laws from close range after the break.

Ballon d'Or runner-up Beth Mead had a quiet afternoon, though she was played in behind in the first half and could have had a clear sight of goal but for her poor touch. She also came close late on but was denied by Laws.

One Arsenal fan replied on Twitter: "One of the most underrated players. She deserves it all!"

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Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall told BBC Sport: "It was tricky, it is tough to play a third away game within a week. I like the heart we put on the pitch today. We work extremely hard for each other. We showed that we matched them and we were very good expressing ourselves on the ball. That's the difference."

This is how the official Liverpool Twitter account responded to their defeat:

One Liverpool fan told us: "It wasn't a great performance. A lot for the team to work on now!" 

The pundit Izzy Christiansen told BBC Two: £Being back in the WSL, it is a working process for Liverpool. This is another harsh lesson for them to realise that this league is improving year after year. It is really difficult to compete in this league."

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