Amanda Da Costa scored twice before Natasha Dowie and Louise Fors added further goals for the dominant Reds.White and captain Steph Houghton forced visiting goalkeeper Sarah Quantrill into saves, then midfielder Kim Little's shot was cleared off the line just before half-time. Victory lifted Liverpool to the top of the table while Arsenal are joint bottom with Doncaster Belles.The damage was done by Liverpool in eight dramatic minutes following a comparatively quiet opening to the second half. Having deservedly beaten Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield in the FA Cup semi-final less than a fortnight ago, another Arsenal victory was expected.There was no sign in the early stages of what was to come as the home side enjoyed most of the possession and created several chances.Da Costa claimed her second goal of the evening in the 51st minute, turning in a Corina Schroder cross at the far post.Central defender Ciara Grant and striker Ellen White both had goalbound efforts cleared off the line.The Gunners attempted to hit back but Little was unlucky with a 70th-minute effort that struck the post.And after American midfielder Da Costa had opened the scoring with a 20-yard shot in the 37th minute, the Gunners quickly got back on top.
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