Image source, Getty Images

That's it for this evening as Arsenal won the first of their three games in hand on Manchester City and Leicester were condemned to the relegation play-off.

We will have more women's football for you at the weekend, with Arsenal taking on Lyon in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Saturday. Also on Saturday, Leicester will find out their play-off opponents as the final day of the WSL 2 takes place.

For now, head to the 'Report' tab at the top of this page to read Emily Salley's take on the game.

Leicester City

Leicester manager Rick Passmoor: "Right now you're coming off a little frustrated and disappointed but the clarity is now we're in a play-off game. We have to make sure we're all together, our mentality off the pitch as well. We've got to work together and ensure this group play to their best of capabilities in that play-off game."

On how the game changed after conceding the first goal: "I think momentum shifts and it is a game about the confidence. For 20-25 minutes we were resolute at the back and used the ball well. What we've got to work on is the mindset and mentality to work yourself back up the pitch to the moment that you can create and finish the attack."

On Katie Keane's debut: "First goalkeeper is injured, the second is now injured but it then created a great opportunity for Katie to come in who did excellently on her debut in the WSL.

When you look at the opportunity when you don't have to think and it's just 'get your gloves on, go play', you saw her capabilities, that's why she's at this football club. She's got all the ingredients and we're going to keep working with her to make sure she has the opportunity to play as a WSL player."

On the play-off game: "We have got everything to play for. We now understand where we are, there is clarity in that so therefore as a group we have to be united, we have to be bonded and look forward to this challenge ahead and look at it as an opportunity."

Leicester City

Leicester's Emily van Egmond: "It's a tough result for us to take. There's no denying we are in a difficult situation as a club. It's up to us now. We're in that play-off game and will have to use every day we have to prepare for everything.

On managing the game against Arsenal: "Arsenal are a top side, they have shown that for many years. That's why they get the results they do. We knew it was going to be a difficulty game. Disappointing from us with the scoreline as well. It's just not good enough [from us]. We just have to get back to the basics and do the thing to ultimately get that win in the play-off game.

On preparing for the play-off game: "We need to recover and put this game behind us now. We know it's not good enough. It's all about our performances and preparation now. These next few games are really important."

"We've obviously got another chance and will be doing everything to take that as best we can."

Arsenal

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers speaking to Sky Sports: "I think the Arsenal way is what you saw today. It is important to be in the here and now and focus on the task when playing in so many different competitions so really happy with how we stayed disciplined throughout with different personnel playing in different positions, it was just really good, really good team performance."

On squad rotation: "I'm really happy with the clean sheet and I think the readiness of all players is so good and we trust every single player to play and we know that they can play different roles for the team. So many players starting in a different position to usual. Everyone knows their role to play and brings their strengths. There are such high levels of communication and trust within the team. On the pitch, off the pitch. We have nothing yet so we have to keep on pushing."

On the hunger in the team: "Most importantly today was to get the win but of course when it is 4-0 at half-time, one of the messages was we want more, more more. We kept on going and we got some more in the second half but of course really happy. Seven goals and a clean sheet."

On more than 100 goals being scored under her tenure: "I have no idea if that's good or bad! But of course, really happy and every time we score it is a team performance. That's what football is about. You saw so many players playing the Arsenal way, we played attractive football, we were very brave in everything we did. Hopefully we gave energy to the crowd because they gave it back today."

Can you catch Manchester City? "I don't know, we go step by step. Today was one game and we did what we needed to do. We have to recover and in two days we have the next game against Lyon so everyone ready for the next one."

Nikita Parris
London City Lionesses forward on Sky Sports

It's so important for Arsenal to continue this confidence and continue this run of form.

They have got six games in 18 days so the importance of the squad is massive and to get so many players playing is going to be important going forward.

Arsenal

Arsenal's Smilla Holmberg: "[It feels] very good of course. It's always nice to play at Emirates. It was a fun game, fun to play today."

On whether it felt like a natural position: "It felt natural. I've trained in that position as well and wanted to bring my qualities into the game today."

On things clicking despite many changes: "It's great players in this team so always a pleasure and I'm so thankful to play today. Every player is so good."

On the push for the title: "I think it's important to take it one game at a time. Every game is a big game. Very nice win and I'm grateful."

On the second leg against Lyon coming up on Saturday: "Very much looking forward to it. Semi-final in the Champions League is incredible. We have to refuel and be ready for Saturday."

Arsenal

Arsenal manager Renee Slegers: "Most importantly we wanted to win but we spoke about how we wanted to do it and what we wanted to show on the pitch. I'm really, really happy. Clean sheet, seven goals scored, different scorers. It was a lot of great things, a great night for us.

"There was a lot of belief going into this game. We knew it was going to be hard but there was a lot of belief in the qualities we possess. I was quite convinced we were going to win this game. It was the Arsenal way throughout the game. Players change positions, partnerships change, but nothing changes in the way we play."

On Smilla Holmberg: "Everyone sees the strengths she can bring to the team. She trains it and sometimes she comes into similar situations. She picks it up so well and I'm really pleased for her and the team."

On Leah Williamson: "I'm really happy for her. She's a great header of the ball, she times that so well. It's just so good to have Leah back finally. She solves things for us on the pitch and she can execute as well."

On playing Lyon on Saturday: "Recovery starts now, preparation starts now as well."

Rachel Corsie
Former Scotland captain on Sky Sports

Arsenal were very convincing. For them it is a massive help in their goal difference as well as they've got another two games to close that gap on Manchester City and really apply the pressure.

Overall, lots of positives.

Total dominance.

Arsenal

Arsenal defender Smilla Holmberg speaking to Sky Sports: "Every game is important. We talked about it only being big games when you play for Arsenal so we wanted to bring good energy from the start. A good performance and a good game.

On receiving the Player of the Match award: "It feels amazing, it's always nice to play at the Emirates in front of this stadium. It's incredible so I am very thankful."

Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Frida Maanum speaking to Sky Sports: "Nice to score seven goals, it was a good team performance. I think we all showed up today and a professional performance."

On reaching 100 Arsenal appearances: "I actually didn't know that! Obviously that is huge. It's always a privilege to play for Arsenal and to do that 100 times in this league is fantastic."

On the title race: "We like to be in a hunting position. We take one game at a time. Now is Leicester, next is Lyon. We are in a good position, we want to hunt them [Manchester City] from the back and try and catch them."

The goal difference has been trimmed somewhat.

First box ticked by Arsenal this evening.

Confirmation, too, that Leicester will face the relegation play-off.

The biggest WSL victory of the season so far.

Arsenal's quest to upset Manchester City in the title race continues.

Arsenal have been so dangerous from set-pieces this evening.

Smilla Holmberg sends in a corner which is flicked on, but Leicester manage to clear it.

Courtney Sweetman-Kirk
Former Liverpool forward on Sky Sports

Alessia Russo has done well since she has come on but you can guarantee she will disappointed not to have got on the scoresheet as yet.

Six minutes added.

Katie Keane has done well since coming on.

Frida Maanum sends an effort towards goal from the edge of the box and she tips it around the post.

Alessia Russo prods a low effort towards Keane from the corner but it's collected easily.

Courtney Sweetman-Kirk
Former Liverpool forward on Sky Sports

Daphne van Domselaar was scrambling.

I thought for a minute that Noemie Mouchon's shot was going to nestle in the back of the net.

By far the best chance that Leicester have created today.