WSL talking points: goals galore as Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool find derby delight
The Guardian · 2026-03-30 · archive
Marc Skinner laments City’s ‘advantage’ after Vivianne Miedema shines and Brighton welcome Kiko Seike back with open armsWith her hat-trick in Arsenal’s 5-2 win over Tottenham, Alessia Russo took her tally to 25 goal contributions in 31 games this campaign. It is a notable return from a player who is in her prime, not just in her buildup play but also her finishing. She will rightly take the headlines but Arsenal’s attacking dominance – they have scored 18 in their last five – is down to the fact that many of their attacking players are in form. Stina Blackstenius has...
The Story So Far
West Ham United faces a division showing offensive strength in recent fixtures, highlighted by several high-scoring derby matches. Arsenal secured a commanding victory against Tottenham Hotspur, led by a hat-trick from Alessia Russo, who has maintained impressive statistics throughout the current campaign. This attacking efficiency is reflected across the league, with Manchester City and Liverpool also gaining attention for their competitive performances. Elsewhere, Brighton bolstered their squad with the return of Kiko Seike. As the league table takes shape, the scoring prowess of the division's top teams continues to set a challenging standard for the Hammers' Women's Super League squad.
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