Beth Mead scores twice as Arsenal thrash Brighton in WSL opener

WINNING START: Arsenal's Stina Blackstenius (left) celebrates with Arsenal's Beth Mead after scoring their sides second goal during the Women's Super League match at the LV Bet Stadium Meadow Park, London. Pic: PA

England star Beth Mead scored a brace as Arsenal opened their Barclays Women's Super League campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory over Brighton.

Forty-eight days after England's historic Euro 2022 triumph against Germany at Wembley, the WSL season opened at a sold-out Meadow Park after last week's scheduled round of fixtures was postponed due to the death of the Queen.