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Arsenal claim massive 3 points at Tottenham but questions still remain

Arsenal’s north London derby win offered a badly needed lift, but the next run of fixtures will show whether Renée Slegers has really turned things around.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 6:01 PM
Arsenal claim massive 3 points at Tottenham but questions still remain
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Women's Super League, but questions remain regarding the team's long-term form.
  • Alessia Russo assisted Georgia Stanway's equalizing goal before scoring the decisive penalty.
  • The victory places Arsenal in sixth position in the WSL table, ten points adrift of Chelsea and Manchester City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal secured a crucial 2-1 away victory against rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's Super League, easing recent pressure on manager Renée Slegers. After falling behind early to a set-piece goal, Arsenal equalized through Georgia Stanway from an Alessia Russo assist. Russo subsequently scored the winning goal from a controversial handball penalty awarded against Tottenham's Morris.

Writer Sylvain Jamet argues that despite the vital victory, fragile questions remain for Arsenal ahead of tough fixtures against Barcelona, Lyon, and London City Lionesses. Jamet notes that while Arsenal sit sixth and ten points behind the top two, the upcoming run will determine whether Slegers can fully turn the season around.

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