Mikel Arteta has spoken of his “love and respect” for Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City staff after being asked to clarify his comments on the club. It concluded a week of fall-out from Sunday’s ill-tempered 2-2 draw between City and Arsenal,

Mikel Arteta has said his friendship with Pep Guardiola will not be affected by Arsenal and Manchester City's ongoing title rivalry.

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.