Aston Villa v Arsenal
2025-26 English Women's Super League
5-5-11, 20 PTS
0
5-5-11, 20 PTS
FT
13-6-1, 45 PTS
3
13-6-1, 45 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.
Game Information
Villa Park
7:00 AM, May 9, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
Birmingham, England
Attendance: 7,944
- Referees:
- Melissa Burgin
English Women's Super League Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 21 | 17 | 1 | 3 | +40 | 52 |
| Chelsea | 21 | 14 | 4 | 3 | +23 | 46 |
| Arsenal | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | +36 | 45 |
| Manchester United | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | +17 | 40 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | -4 | 33 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 26 |
| London City Lionesses | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 24 |
| Everton | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | -12 | 20 |
| Aston Villa | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -19 | 20 |
| West Ham United | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | -22 | 19 |
| Liverpool | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -11 | 17 |
| Leicester City | 21 | 2 | 3 | 16 | -40 | 9 |
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