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.

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.

The Gunners are sitting in third place in the WSL table, while the Eagles are propping up the standings with just five points to their name. Arsenal will hope to pick up from where they left off before the winter break after experiencing a significant upturn in fortunes under Renee Slegers.

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;