Arsenal's recent struggles continued as they fell to a 4-2 defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Despite the team's poor form, with only one win in six across all competitions and now 10 points behind City, the travelling fans showed unwavering support for head coach Renée Slegers. After the match, Slegers expressed her gratitude to the 2,000 away fans, stating, "I mostly went there to thank them... they’re coming here and they’re not getting the rewards, just like the team."

In contrast, Chelsea showcased their dominance with a 3-0 victory over West Ham, highlighting the impact of Keira Walsh. Walsh, who secured her third consecutive player of the match award, scored her second goal of the 2026-27 WSL season and significantly contributed to the team's attacking play. Coach Sonia Bompastor praised Walsh's confidence and ability to create scoring opportunities.

London City made a strong statement in their 6-1 rout of Tottenham, climbing to third place in the league. Star players Alexia Putellas and Kadidiatou Diani both netted two goals, displaying the team's robust physicality and aggressive pressing style. Manager Eder Maestre noted that the squad looked more hungry than their opponents, signaling their intent to challenge for Champions League qualification.

Meanwhile, Charlton faced a disappointing 5-1 defeat at Brighton, with manager Karen Hills demanding accountability from her players. The team remains winless, struggling to find their form during the upcoming international break.

Liverpool experienced a 1-0 loss to Manchester United, with manager Gareth Taylor expressing surprise at his team's direct playing style. In a different matchup, Aston Villa's interim manager Brian Sørensen faced challenges as his first game ended in a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, leaving the team in 12th place with only three points from five matches.