Alessia Russo delivered a masterclass under pressure as Arsenal secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, marking only their third Women’s Super League win of the season. The England international struck twice in the first half to dominate the match, opening the scoring early before heading the decisive goal just before the break. Russo rose highest inside the box to meet Lisa Baum’s delivery, nodding the ball past Khiara Keating to seal a priceless three points for Renee Slegers’ side.
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Despite Beata Olsson leveling the score for the struggling hosts in the 15th minute, Arsenal maintained composure to control the game’s tempo. The result moves the Gunners up to sixth in the standings, though a significant 12-point gap remains between them and league leaders Manchester City. This performance offers a vital confidence boost for Arsenal, who have faced an inconsistent start to the campaign, proving their depth and resilience on the road against a formidable opponent.
In other WSL action, Manchester United snapped a three-match winless run with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa. Julia Zigiotti Olme headed in the winner in the 73rd minute after a period of sustained pressure from the Red Devils. Although Hinata Miyazawa hit the bar in the first half, United’s persistence paid off as they capitalized on their dominance to secure a vital result, keeping their title challenge alive while Arsenal looks to build momentum for the second half of the season.
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