The ball is rolling once again at the Etihad.

Everton

Everton manager Scott Phelan: "It is a big win. There is more than one way to win a match and that was evident in the second half. I thought we were good in the first period and should have been more productive in the final third, which is something we spoke about before the game.

"Ruby managed to get a really good goal and then a quick counter-attack transition pegged us back but I thought we were the better team in the first half.

"Second half they pushed hard, we knew their threat - there's a lot of speed and running power in their front line, there's some talent in their team and that proved the case in certain moments.

"We're happy to get the win, Ruby managed to get another goal, which she more than deserved. Three points was the aim and we've managed to do that."

On Ruby Mace's goals: "Her development in terms of goalscoring maybe suffered last season from playing a lot at centre-back. She's worked really hard on her final actions, including shooting at goal from distance, it's something she practices a lot and hopefully she can see some reward today for the work she's put in.

"She deserves that. We know the talent that she is, the ability that she's got and she just needs to keep performing at the level and help us win games of football."

On Zara Kramzar's injury: "She felt some discomfort in her knee. We don't know the severity of that but it was obviously too much for her to continue, which isn't a great sign.

"I'd imagine, talking without too much information, she doesn't go away now with her country so we'll be able to get it scanned and assessed by the medical team. Fingers crossed it's not too serious."

On three wins in a row at Goodison Park: "It feels like home anyway. Performance wise, we just about edged today, the cup game here we were definitely the dominant team and the same with the Charlton game. So we've been OK with our home form and performance level.

"It's just nice to add the goals to the nice play we've had this season. Hopefully that can continue."

Birmingham City

Birmingham manager Amy Merricks: "We had positive moments but not enough. I actually thought we didn't compete too well today. I didn't think we looked like we have been looking.

"That's probably just such a busy period taking it our of us. I know the characteristics of this group and unfortunately we were a little loose in moments which gave them some momentum.

"We didn't compete to the levels I know we're capable of today.

"We weren't getting out enough, we weren't aggressive enough. We had a couple of good moments where we caught them and turned over the ball. Normally we'd capitalise on that quite well but we didn't.

"We had some really good opportunities that we didn't take and allowed them to grow into the game. I thought we responded to the first goal, it was the second we didn't respond to.

"For us, it's about how do we compete consistently, today we didn't quite do that. We have to review that.

"This is a great group, we've done really well over the first few weeks, it's been a tough block of games and we just need to recuperate.

"I know having this time to refresh and recover will really help us."

On another goal for Oceane Hurtre: "Another goal, which is brilliant. She's very clinical and I actually thought she should have got a penalty as well. She's done really well and we've got to credit the others that have found her successfully.

"She is o the top line and it's important we highlight some of those players."

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham manager Martin Ho said: "Really poor, not acceptable from us as a group. We looked scared with the ball and defensively we didn't win a first ball, a second ball, duels we were poor. We have to move on.

"The team collectively needs to own that and we will, and that starts with me, I take responsibility for it.

"We were just not at it, but that can't be the level. First balls, second balls, duels, we didn't compete enough. Everyone will be disappointed, that was not the level we expect. We conceded six goals and you don't want to be doing that. Defensively we need to be better."

Chelsea

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor: "I'm really pleased with the result. We said before the game that we wanted to finish the block strong. It was a really condensed block and the best teams just find a way to win. We took a bit of time to break the game and score the second goal but overall I am happy with the performance and the strong character we showed today.

"Melvine Malard scored a great goal, she was clinical with the finishing. We probably did not create as much as we wanted in the first half but never easy to play a back five and a low block so we needed to be patient for them to open more spaces on the pitch and get more fatigued in the legs. In the second half we were in control most of the time. We didn't concede much which is good and we kept a clean sheet again so I'm really happy with that."

On bringing Lexi Potter on at half-time: "I think as you could see when Lexi is playing right now for our team she is really good. I think she brings calmness, she brings quality on the ball and the level that she is performing right now she is a starter for us, there is no doubt on that. I think our second half we controlled the ball a little bit more and the quality on the ball was better. With Lexi being on the pitch it helps a lot."

On Keira Walsh: "I think Keira is playing a little bit higher than last season. It helps us a lot in terms of creating opportunities. We know how good she is when she is at the edge of the box. Her shot is so great so she is able to score. Right now it's good to have a player with confidence who brings us the solution to score goals, that's really important."

On the international break: "For them it is always a good time to go with the national team. I think it will be a good break coming at a good time for everyone. For them just to be in a different environment, be with different team-mates but also for us to rest and recharge. This block has been intense with many big games and a lot of travel so it is good to recharge and be ready for the next one."

For those of you who watched the 3-2 thriller between these two last season, well, it's exactly a year to the day since that game.

Are we in store for another one of those? Let's hope so!

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Etihad Stadium

City will be frustrated as they were the better team and should be leading but Arsenal have kept themselves in it.

It wasn't a great end to the half for Arsenal though with Mariona Caldentey going off in tears after picking up an injury.

Sue Smith
Former Leeds and England forward on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think that's the fair reflection of the first half - it's been an even game. Both sides had spells.

It was huge that Arsenal got the first goal - you could see the relief. But Manchester City have battled back.

Manchester City are the team to beat and they know they are.

Enjoyed that half but got a feeling the second 45 will be so much better.

The first half ends all square.

A really enthralling end to the half there.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Etihad Stadium

Lauren Hemp looked a bit angry in her celebration which we don't often see! You could see how much it meant to her. I think City were frustrated about the Arsenal goal and that was the perfect response. Hemp was roaring towards the City fans.

Sue Smith
Former Leeds and England forward on BBC Radio 5 Live

She's such a key player for Manchester City, Lauren Hemp. Bunny Shaw picks up the ball centre of the goal, just great strength, great hold up play, gets the ball out to the left-hand side.

It's a really tight angle, it takes a slight deflection of a calf, but don't take that away from Lauren Hemp. It was excellent.

Image source, Getty Images

Well, City were behind for three minutes.

Renee Slegers will be fuming, I bet.

And to make matters worse for Arsenal, Mariona Caldentey is down and looks bang in trouble with a hamstring injury.

She is replaced by Caitlin Foord.

That is only Arsenal's third WSL goal this season.

We're into three minutes of added time, by the way.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Etihad Stadium

We've seen a few replays and it looks like Lisa Baum might have been just offside...

Arsenal will take it! They are desperate for some good fortune.