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

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Women’s Super League season with a 3-2 win over Brighton, while Arsenal’s struggles continued in a 1-1 draw with Birmingham. The result adds pressure on Arsenal manager Renée Slegers: her side dominated possession and created chances but again failed to convert enough, allowing Birmingham to score with their only shot on target.

The round also featured London City’s fourth consecutive win, a 2-1 victory over Everton, and Chelsea’s 6-2 second-half rout of Tottenham. Manchester United beat Charlton 3-1, leaving Charlton without a point after six games. Lauren Hemp recorded her 50th and 51st WSL assists against Brighton, closing in on the competition’s all-time record; the supplied article text does not state the record total.