Arsenal and Brighton's Women's Super League clash was suspended for 10 minutes after Maelys Mpome suffered a worrying head injury.

The Seagulls defender was defending a cross when the ball hit her square in the face. Mpome sparked concern as she was first treated on the pitch before she was placed in a neck brace and administered oxygen.

The 22-year-old was stretchered off the pitch by six medics after a delay of 10 minutes to the match.

Mpome received a standing ovation from Brighton's fans at the Emirates Stadium, and her injury saw 13 minutes of stoppage time added to the end of the game, which was won 1-0 by the Gunners.

Brighton's social media account said: "After a lengthy pause in play, Maelys has been stretchered off after initially receiving medical attention on the pitch. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Maelys."

Arsenal claimed all three points in front of 27,336 spectators in north London. Marisa Olislagers' 15th minute own goal proved to be the difference.

Olislagers turned into her own net as she deflected Olivia Smith's cross. Neither team...