Aston Villa v Arsenal
Women's Super League
5-5-11, 20 PTS
0
5-5-11, 20 PTS
FT
14-6-1, 48 PTS
3
14-6-1, 48 PTS
Alessia Russo - 4', 52'
Frida Maanum - 35'
Alessia Russo scores twice as Arsenal thrash Aston Villa
Alessia Russo inspired Arsenal to end a tough week on a high with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
The Gunners saw their reign as European champions ended by Lyon last weekend and then had their slim WSL title hopes halted after a draw with Brighton in midweek.
But they remain on course for a second-placed finish after moving to within a point of Chelsea with a game in hand.
Russo opened the scoring with a header, provided a classy assist for Frida Maanum to hit the second and then fired the killer third to ensure Arsenal will be back in the Champions League next season.
Head-To-Head
Game Information
Birmingham, England
ESPN+
Referee:Melissa Burgin
English Women's Super League Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 22 | 18 | 1 | 3 | +43 | 55 |
| Arsenal | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | +39 | 51 |
| Chelsea | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | +24 | 49 |
| Manchester United | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | +16 | 40 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | -3 | 36 |
| London City Lionesses | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | -7 | 27 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | -1 | 26 |
| Everton | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | -12 | 23 |
| Aston Villa | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -20 | 20 |
| West Ham United | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -25 | 19 |
| Liverpool | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -13 | 17 |
| Leicester City | 22 | 2 | 3 | 17 | -41 | 9 |
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