Women's Super League: Arsenal move top with five-star display against Liverpool

Liverpool Women 1-5 Arsenal Women: Beth Mead was on target either side of half-time to help the Gunners move a point ahead of title rivals Manchester City

Beth Mead celebrates scoring Arsenal's third goal of the game (Getty)

Beth Mead scored twice as Arsenal eased back to the top of the FA Women's Super League with a thumping 5-1 win over Liverpool.

England forward Mead was on target either side of half-time to help the Gunners move a point ahead of title rivals Manchester City with a game in hand.

Captain Kim Little put the visitors ahead at Prenton Park with a first-time finish, before second-half goals from Dutch duo Dominique Bloodworth and Vivianne Miedema sealed a resounding success.

Liverpool, who remain in eighth place, briefly reduced the deficit to 4-1 following a penalty from Courtney Sweetman-Kirk.

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