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Alessia Russo scores twice as Arsenal defeats Liverpool in WSL

Published 5h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Match

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Alessia Russo's double earned Arsenal a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Liverpool at Anfield.

Alessia Russo scored two goals at Anfield to secure a crucial 2-1 victory for Arsenal over Liverpool in the Women's Super League. The win relieves some pressure on manager Renée Slegers following an unconvincing team performance. Russo extended her strong scoring run, while Liverpool had a goal disallowed during the match.

The scorerAlessia Russo netted twice to bring her recent club tally to seven goals in four matches.
The venueThe match took place at Anfield in front of Liverpool supporters.
The reactionLiverpool players and staff expressed frustration after officials disallowed one of their goals.

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Why it matters

The Women's Super League remains highly competitive as top clubs fight for crucial points to secure European qualification and league titles. Formations and tactical choices are under intense scrutiny as coaches face mounting pressure to deliver consistent results.

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2goals scored by Alessia Russo

1goals scored by Liverpool

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