Russo's double fires Arsenal to vital WSL win at Liverpool

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 16:15 · Archive

Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Women's Super League.

Alessia Russo scored twice at Anfield as Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Women's Super League. Russo opened the scoring early on with a composed finish after being picked out by Emily Fox, but Liverpool equalised just six minutes later when Beata Olsson got away from Leah Williamson to find the net.

Russo restored Arsenal's lead before half-time, arriving at the back post to head home Lisa Baum's delivery. She was named player of the match and came close to completing a hat-trick after the break. Liverpool posed problems for Arsenal throughout and had chances to snatch a point late on, but the visitors held firm to claim the three points.

The Guardian reported that the win provided respite for under-pressure Arsenal head coach Slegers, though the north Londoners' display was described as unconvincing. The Guardian also noted that Liverpool were unhappy about a disallowed goal during the match. Russo's recent form has been sharp, taking her tally to seven goals in her past four appearances and ten in her past seven games for club and country.

How it is being reported

• Alessia Russo inspires struggling Arsenal to rare WSL winEngland international Russo earned Arsenal just a third WSL win of the season against Liverpool, while Charlton remain without a point and London City Lionesses bounced back from last week’s disappointment.Independent Sport · 8 Nov, 18:08
• Russo double gives Arsenal win over Liverpool at AnfieldAlessia Russo scores twice to give Arsenal a much-needed 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield, to move up to seventh place in the WSL.BBC Sport · 8 Nov, 17:45
• Russo shines at Anfield, United snatch late win - WSL round-upArsenal claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield as Alessia Russo's double secured three important points for Renee Slegers' side, while Manchester United left it late to beat Aston Villa 1-0Sky Sports · 8 Nov, 15:07
• Russo on target again as double fires under-pressure Arsenal to vital WSL win at LiverpoolAlessia Russo scored twice at Anfield to provide the under-pressure Arsenal head coach, Renée Slegers, with some brief respite but it was another unconvincing display from the north Londoners despite their much-needed 2-1 victory. The in-form Russo’s double took her recent tally to seven goals in her past four appearances and 10 in her past seven games for club and country, but Liverpool posed plenty of problems for the visitors and were unhappy about a disallowed goal. Continue reading...The Guardian · 8 Nov, 14:13

In this story: Alessia Russo · Arsenal · Liverpool · Renée Slegers · Anfield

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