Arsenal Women secured a key 2-1 away victory over Liverpool Women in the Women's Super League on Sunday. Alessia Russo scored both goals, including a decisive header on the stroke of half-time, to earn the Gunners their third league win of the season. This result on 8 November means Arsenal have now taken 10 points from eight games, with a record of two wins and four draws, leaving them eighth in the FA WSL.
Russo opened the scoring after just nine minutes, side-footing home from close range after a driving run and cross from Emily Fox. Liverpool responded quickly, with Beata Olsson levelling six minutes later after a clever pass from Natalia Ramos. The game swung back Arsenal's way in first-half stoppage time. Lisa Baum delivered a cross from the right and Russo rose in a crowded penalty area to head powerfully past goalkeeper Khiara Keating.
Manager Renee Slegers made five changes after the break to manage the game, introducing Frida Maanum and Smilla Holmberg among others. Liverpool pressed for an equaliser, with substitute Mao Itamura forcing a good save from Misa Rodriguez late on, but the Arsenal defence held firm. Caitlin Foord received a late yellow card during a tense finale.
The win extends Arsenal's unbeaten run to five matches across all competitions and lifts them to eighth in the standings with 10 points from eight games. This recent form of three wins and two draws in their last five league matches is a stark contrast to their earlier season struggles. The team has scored eight goals this season while conceding nine, giving them a goal difference of minus one. Russo, now the club's top scorer this season with three goals in eight appearances, was the match-winner. The victory provides a significant boost ahead of a tough run of fixtures, starting with a home game against third-placed London City Lionesses on Saturday, 14 November. Despite the positive run, the Gunners remain 15 points behind league leaders Manchester City W in the title race.
Arsenal manager Renee Slegers praised match-winner Alessia Russo after the 2-1 win at Liverpool. Slegers said, "She's in top form. The two goals are such clean finishes." The victory extends Arsenal's unbeaten run to five matches across all competitions. The club's verified data shows Russo is now their top scorer this season with five goals in nine appearances. Arsenal's next fixture is at home to London City Lionesses on 14 November.
Arsenal manager Renee Slegers provided further praise for Alessia Russo on 9 November. Slegers said, "She picks up really good positions in the box." The club's verified data shows Arsenal have now scored 10 goals this season while conceding 10. Their next fixture is at home to London City Lionesses on 14 November.
