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Irish abroad: Izzy Atkinson scores on debut and Leanne Kiernan returns from injury

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It was a busy weekend for Ireland's women in both the Women's Super League and Championship. Despite a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, Courtney Brosnan and Heather Payne put in solid performances for Everton.

For Liverpool, Leanne Kiernan made her return from injury as she was a second half substitute in their 1-1 draw against Tottenham, as she came on for Niamh Fahey.

Katie McCabe was missing for Arsenal, as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to West Ham, with Jesscia Ziu in midfield for the Hammers.

Megan Connolly started at centre-back for Bristol City as they twice came from behind to draw with Aston Villa, as they remain five points from safety.

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