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Russo spares Arsenal blushes but latest setback increases pressure on Slegers

The Guardian Sunday, 1 November 2026
Russo spares Arsenal blushes but latest setback increases pressure on Slegers
Arsenal salvage late 1-1 draw at home against Aston VillaChasity Grant fired visitors ahead after 25 minutesOne shot, on target and in the back of the net, was all it took for Aston Villa to reopen the wound that Arsenal had been carefully trying to stitch back up.Despite almost 65% possession, 28 shots to one, and 56 touches in the opposition box to four, Alessia Russo’s 85th-minute goal meant Arsenal were only able to salvage a point against Villa after back-to-back wins in the league and Champions League had appeared to have kickstarted their season.Continue reading...

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The Hammers’ Women’s Super League rivals Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa. Despite controlling nearly 65% of the possession and recording 28 shots, the home side conceded first when Chasity Grant scored for the visitors after 25 minutes. Arsenal struggled to convert their dominance until the 85th minute, when Alessia Russo found the net to level the score. This draw ends a short run of victories for the North London club and adds further pressure on interim coach Slegers following current domestic league results that keep the standings tightly contested for clubs like West Ham United.

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