Arsenal have won 58 trophies in their hugely successful history – including a record 14 FA Cups – but they have won the WSL title just three times.
Their last success came in 2019 under former manager Joe Montemurro and the following two seasons were dominated by a battle between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Chelsea took the crown both times and are chasing a third successive WSL title – their fifth in seven years.
Arsenal’s impressive early form under new manager Jonas Eidevall this season has seen them race to the top, Manchester City have had an injury crisis and delivered poor results, while Chelsea have struggled in Europe but dazzled on occasions domestically.
So is this the season where Arsenal return to the peak?
“I think it will go right down to the wire,” said Smith.
“Chelsea are definitely the main rivals and it will come between them and Arsenal and whoever slips up.
“Arsenal certainly have a talented squad. With the new additions they have brought in this year, you have seen them really gel as a unit and play some good, attractive football.
“They have to perform in every game they play in order to not drop points. They have to play Chelsea at their ground too. But I think Jonas Eidevall is the right fit and he’s galvanised the squad.
“They have a winning mentality about them now. The main focus is the league, but let’s see if they can stay on top until the end of the season.”