Liverpool edge Brighton 2-1, courtesy of a late own goal from Jorelyn Carabali, at St Helens Stadium as the Women's Super League returned from the winter break on Friday.

If Liverpool proved anything last season, it was that they can never be written off and they are always willing to fight. It has been a tough start to the campaign for them - they have lacked consistency, struggled with injuries and results have been underwhelming.

A late own goal from Jorelyn Carabali gives Liverpool a well-earned victory against Brighton on the return of the Women's Super League.

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.

Report and match highlights as Jorelyn Carabali steers the ball into her own net to hand Liverpool their first home Womens Super League win of the season; Olivia Smiths opener was cancelled out by Nik

Liverpool are only 25% likely to sign striker Stefanos Tzimas in the summer transfer window, with a similar percentage given to Brighton and Hove Albion. That’s according to BILD, who report that both sides are outside runners for the striker at this moment in time.

The winter break came at a good time for Liverpool - key players are returning and they are now looking up, not over their shoulders

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During this set of fixtures, Darwin Nunez rebooted his navigation software to lift Liverpool past Brentford, Arsenal gave up a late two-goal lead over Aston Villa to lose ground, Nottingham Forest continued to thrill, Manchester City romped back into the top four and the bottom three all lost (again).

Liverpool Women head coach Matt Beard says striker Olivia Smith is at risk of getting a “serious injury” and has called on Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to protect her. Beard revealed Liverpool have submitted clips to PGMOL,