Arsenal WFC smashed Chelsea Women by 4-1 at their Emirates Stadium in London in a match of the ninth round of the England Women’s Super League. Lia Walti with one assist and Alessia Russo with 2 goals were the best players for the Gunner Ladies for the important victory.
The recently returned in play Bethany Mead opened the result for Arsenal WFC already in the 8th minute, but Johanna Rytting Kaneryd equalized 5 minutes later. In the 36th minute, Amanda Ilestedt with the assistance of Stephanie Catley scored for 2-1, and 2 minutes later Alessia Russo with the assistance of Lia Walti scored for 3-1, which formed the final score in the first half.
Although Chelsea Women were more aggressive in the second half and made more dangerous attacks, Samantha Kerr and Jessie Fleming failed to score, while Lauren James definitely had a bad day and even was replaced in the 75th minute. In the 74th minute, Alessia Russo scored her second goal from a penalty and formed the final result.
Thus, Arsenal WFC reached Chelsea Women at the top of the England Women’s Super League standings with 22 points.
In the other matches from the round, Liverpool Women and Bristol City WFC made a 1-1 draw, while Brighton & Hove Albion WFC and Leicester City WFC made a 2-2 draw. West Ham United Women lost to Everton Women by 0-1 and the visitors Manchester United WFC smashed the hosts Tottenham Hotspur Women at their stadium by 4-0.
Earlier, Manchester City WFC turned over Aston Villa WFC by 2-1.
Leaders in the standings are Arsenal WFC and Chelsea Women with 22 points, while Manchester City WFC is third with 19 points. On the bottom are Aston Villa WFC, Bristol City WFC, and West Ham United Women with 6 points, 5 points, and 4 points, respectively.
