Renee Slegers took charge of her first game as permanent Arsenal Women boss and beat Crystal Palace 5-0; Chelsea Women also best West Ham Women by the same scoreline to extend their lead at the top of the WSL;

​​​​​​ Leah Williamson scored her first Women's Super League goal in almost two years to help guide Arsenal to an emphatic 5-0 victory against Crystal Palace . After just six minutes, the England international ghosted between two Palace defenders to tap in from close range, following a corner by Katie McCabe .

Arsenal continued their flying form under new head coach Renee Slegers with a thumping 5-0 win over Women's Super League strugglers Crystal Palace on Sunday. Here is what the managers had to say after the game.

Arsenal smash Crystal Palace 5-0 as they continue their pursuit of Chelsea at the top of the WSL.

Arsenal marked Renee Slegers' permanent appointment as head coach by securing a comprehensive 5-0 win in the Women's Super League against Crystal Palace at home. Arsenal announced the permanent appointment of the 35-year-old earlier in the week.