Manchester United suffered a heavy 5-0 home defeat to Chelsea in a difficult start for new manager Eva Olid, while Arsenal were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Crystal Palace at the Emirates despite dominating possession. Elsewhere in the Women's Super League, West Ham beat London City Lionesses to inflict the newcomers' first defeat, and Liverpool drew with Tottenham. The results highlight recurring themes early in the season: United's rebuild under a new coach, Arsenal's long-standing struggle to convert dominance into goals, and shifting fortunes among the league's mid-table sides.

Chelsea's win over United was their third victory by more than three goals against the Red Devils, and Olid, only three weeks into the job, has now lost both her opening league fixtures, with Arsenal up next. Arsenal managed 79% possession, 30 shots and hit the woodwork twice against Palace but were denied by goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin's eight saves, echoing last season's habit of draws undermining their title challenge. West Ham beat London City 2-1 thanks to two well-worked goals, while Liverpool's Aurélie Csillag scored a second-half equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw away at Tottenham.