Overview
- Olivia Smith opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a solo 25-yard strike against her former club.
- Beata Olsson levelled around the half-hour, extending a standout start by scoring in four of her first five WSL starts.
- Substitute Stina Blackstenius netted the winner in the 87th minute with a powerful left-footed half-volley into the top corner.
- The win moved Arsenal up to third for now, while Liverpool remained bottom despite a resilient, organized performance.
- Arsenal controlled territory but wasted chances, with debutant goalkeeper Anneke Borbe criticised for the equaliser as second-half substitutions shifted the match.