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Russo Nets First Arsenal Hat-Trick as Tottenham Thrashed in WSL Derby
Russo's hat-trick helped Arsenal climb to second in the Women's Super League with 38 points, capitalizing on a Tottenham own goal and opponent errors.
- Arsenal defeated Tottenham 5-2 at Emirates Stadium on Mar 28, 2026, propelling the Gunners to second place in the Women's Super League. Alessia Russo led the victory with her first Arsenal hat-trick.
- Russo opened the scoring with a fifth-minute header, then completed her hat-trick after a mistake by Tottenham keeper Lize Kop. Her performance restored the Gunners' advantage following a Frida Maanum own goal.
- Caitlin Foord added a fourth goal after the break, while Tottenham substitute Bethany England marked her 200th WSL appearance with a late strike. Arsenal substitute Stina Blackstenius sealed the win in stoppage time.
- The victory brought Arsenal's points tally to 38, drawing them level with third-placed Manchester United. The Gunners maintain two games in hand over both United and league leaders Manchester City.
- Manchester City sit 11 points clear at the top of the league. Elsewhere, Vivianne Miedema scored twice in a 3-0 City win over United, and Ceri Holland's brace helped 10-woman Liverpool defeat Everton 3-2.
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Alessia Russo hat-trick fires Arsenal Women above Chelsea and Manchester United in 5-2 Tottenham victory
Arsenal claimed a 5-2 win over rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League on Saturday evening. Arsenal got off to a dream start as Alessia Russo opened the scoring in the fifth minute. She evaded her marker to bury Katie McCabe’s corner in the net. Moments later, the England international doubled the Gunners’ lead, rounding goalkeeper Lize Kop before scoring her second. Russo almost completed her hat-trick in the 16th minute, but this …
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