Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has labelled Liverpool “the best team in the world” following his side’s 2-0 defeat against the Premier League leaders on Saturday. The two teams were heading for a goalless draw at the Gtech Community Stadium before a stoppage-time brace from Darwin Nunez claimed all three points for the visitors.

Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City remain the three frontrunners in the Premier League this season, with one of them expected to lift the title. Manchester City has dominated English football in recent years,