Russo rescues point as Arsenal held by Aston Villa at home

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 18:20 · Archive

Arsenal drew 1-1 at home against Aston Villa, with Alessia Russo equalising in the 85th minute after Chastity Grant had put Villa ahead.

Arsenal drew 1-1 at home against Aston Villa. Chastity Grant fired the visitors ahead in the 25th minute with a low shot into the bottom corner. Despite Arsenal dominating possession at nearly 65 per cent and registering 28 shots to Villa's one, they could not break through Villa's defensive approach until late in the match.

Alessia Russo's 85th-minute header from a Stina Blackstenius cross brought Arsenal level and salvaged a point. The equaliser meant Arsenal avoided defeat after what the Guardian reports was a frustrating afternoon in front of goal, particularly given the problems they have encountered in the final third throughout the season.

The draw rolls back the momentum Arsenal had built with back-to-back victories in the league and Champions League. The Guardian reports that head coach Renée Slegers faces increased pressure, with a difficult run of fixtures ahead including away matches against Liverpool and Barcelona.

How it is being reported

• Russo rescues late point for Arsenal against VillaChastity Grant's first-half strike for Aston Villa is cancelled out by a late header from Alessia Russo, as Arsenal record another draw at home in a frustrating afternoon.BBC Sport · 1 Nov, 17:54
• Russo spares Arsenal blushes but latest setback increases pressure on SlegersArsenal salvage late 1-1 draw at home against Aston Villa Chasity Grant fired visitors ahead after 25 minutes One shot, on target and in the back of the net, was all it took for Aston Villa to reopen the wound that Arsenal had been carefully trying to stitch back up. Despite almost 65% possession, 28 shots to one, and 56 touches in the opposition box to four, Alessia Russo’s 85th-minute goal meant Arsenal were only able to salvage a point against Villa after back-to-back wins in the league and Champions League had appeared to have kickstarted their season. Continue reading...Guardian Football · 1 Nov, 15:08

In this story: Arsenal · Aston Villa · Alessia Russo · Chastity Grant · Renée Slegers

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