Arsenal Women 2-1 Everton Women: Player Ratings

The Gunners continued to hunt WSL leaders Chelsea with victory over Everton at Meadow Park on Saturday afternoon 

Jonas Eidevall's Gunners eased to second spot in the table after Beth Mead grabbed a winner in first half stoppage time.

The home side dominated their Merseyside vistors with Caitlin Foord grabbing the opener after nine minutes, slotting home Victoria Pelova's ball from close range.

Arsenal didn't have it all their own way, as the Toffees' Katja Snoeijs fired past Manuela Zinsberger, following Karoline Olesen's perceptive through ball on 24 minutes. 

However, star striker Mead put the Gunners ahead when heading in Lia Walti's cross at the back post in first-half added time.

Despite a strong performance after the break, Eidevall's side were unable to add to their goals. 

The result leaves Arsenal level on points with leaders Chelsea having played a game more, with Everton eighth.

Find out who impressed with our Player Ratings

GK: Manuela Zinsberger - 7/10 - Signed a new contraft during the week to the delight of everyone - but could she have done more to prevent Everton's goal

RB: Emily Fox - 7.5/10 - A lively WSL debut. Always looked to supplement colleagues further forward while solid defensively  

CB: Lotte Wubben-Moy - 7/10 - A reliable presence to keep Everton at bay while marshalling the backline effectively 

CB: Amanda Ilestedt - 7/10 - The Swedish international has found her rhythm 

LB: Katie McCabe - 8/10 - Such fierce but controlled agression allied a superb technique is wonder to watch week in week out 

CM: Lia Walti - 8/10 - An intelligent performance from the Swiss international  

CM: Victoria Pelova - 7/10 -Created an assist for the opener but perhaps was not as influential as she would have liked 

RW: Beth Mead - 8/10 - Wonderful to see Meado back in Arsenal colours as she finds her way back to top form 

AM: Vivianne Miedema - 7/10 - Another world class talent who needs a run of games to reach her full capabilities - once she does Chelsea will have to be concerned

LW: Caitlin Foord - 7.5/10 - Need a winter break and has cme back all the better for it

ST: Alessia Russo - 6.5/10 - Not as influential as she would have liked