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Arsenal Women Weekly Roundup: Can Russo Inspire A Gunners Revival?

What a difference a few weeks can make for Arsenal Women! After a deeply frustrating start to the Women’s Super League season, there have finally been some encouraging signs for Renée Slegers and her Gunners. When we last published our…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:00 PM
Arsenal Women Weekly Roundup: Can Russo Inspire A Gunners Revival?
Key Things to Know
  • Alessia Russo's impressive goalscoring form is spearheading an encouraging revival for Renée Slegers' Arsenal Women.
  • Arsenal Women secured an important 2-1 away victory over Liverpool at Anfield with Russo scoring both goals.
  • Russo recently scored a winner against Tottenham, a hat-trick against Benfica, and a late equalizer against Aston Villa.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alessia Russo has spearheaded a recent revival for Arsenal Women following a challenging start to the Women's Super League campaign under Renée Slegers. The forward struck twice in Arsenal's recent 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, finishing an Emily Fox cross in the eighth minute and heading home Lisa Baum's delivery before half-time.

Michelle writes for Just Arsenal News that Russo's strong form—including goals against Tottenham, a Champions League hat-trick against Benfica, and an equalizer against Aston Villa—provides renewed hope. Arsenal now face upcoming fixtures against Barcelona in Europe and London City Lionesses in the WSL.

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