We moved up to second in the Barclays Women's Super League with a 3-1 win over Everton at Walton Hall Park. Alessia Russo put our Gunners in front in the first half, before the hosts tied the game ten minutes later. We regained our advantage at the hour mark before Russo popped up once more to finish the game with a flourish.

Arsenal were significantly boosted by the return of Victoria Pelova to the matchday squad last weekend after the Dutch international suffered an ACL injury while representing her country back in July. The midfielder didn’t get any minutes against the Hammers, but her presence means she is closing in on a return to the pitch.

Arsenal Women will head on their travels to Walton Hall Park for Friday's Women's Super League clash against Everton Women. The Eagles are in third place in the Women's Super League table, while the Toffees are currently sitting in eighth position.

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.

Brian Sorensen was full of praise for Arsenal ahead of Everton Women’s clash with the Gunners on Friday night, but feels his side's two displays against league leaders Chelsea have given his team even more confidence for the remaining WSL games this season.