Yeovil, who have lost 13 of their 14 league matches this season, produced an impressive defensive display to keep it 0-0 until the hour mark.

But Little's deflected strike broke their resistance, before Beth Mead's looping effort doubled the lead.

Little made it 3-0 from the spot after Mead was fouled, ensuring the Gunners stay two points behind Manchester City.

But Arsenal, who had lost two of their previous four WSL matches, have two games in hand on City and the title is still in their hands.

Yeovil, meanwhile, are edging closer towards possible relegation - they are now three points adrift at the bottom of the table, have played a game more than Everton who sit directly above them and their goal difference is the worst in the division.