Arsenal and Everton Ladies set the bar once again

Arsenal Ladies' summer signing, defender Jennifer Beattie, was among the goals at the weekend in the North London team’s 8-1 annihilation of Doncaster Belles.

It was the Scottish defender’s third goal of the campaign and she has been equally useful at the back, helping the defence to concede just two goals so far this season.

The ease with which the Gunners tore apart Belles’ defence does again raise concerns of the disparity in quality between teams within the Premier League.

Looks like another two-horse race between Arsenal and Everton Ladies

(Courtesy of Matt Stringberd)

Of the 17 English internationals who were awarded FA central contracts in May, 10 of them play for either Arsenal or Everton Ladies.

The Toffees, who were close runners up last season, also enjoyed a comfortable victory, putting five past the current leaders Millwall Lionesses.

The 2008/09 Premier League title was settled on goal difference, with the Gunners edging the Toffees by 12 goals.

Arsenal's last season Player’s Player of the year, Kim Little, looks on target to amass a record goal tally for her side, already notching up 13 so far.