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WSL talking points: Russo to Arsenal’s rescue and Olid makes Manchester United progress

The Guardian Monday, 26 October 2026
WSL talking points: Russo to Arsenal’s rescue and Olid makes Manchester United progress
Gunners edged north London derby while new United manager put the brakes on Manchester City’s winning startThe penalty that allowed Arsenal to come from a goal behind to take the lead may have come with a healthy helping of luck, with the ball having come off Ella Morris’s raised arm as her teammate attempted to clear it, but it could prove to be the turning point Arsenal needed. “It’s been tough. We haven’t got the results we wanted,” penalty scorer Alessia Russo told the BBC afterwards. “This was an important win as far as north London derbies goes. It was...

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West Ham United’s top-flight rivals faced significant shifts in momentum following the latest round of Women’s Super League fixtures. Arsenal secured a vital victory by overcoming a deficit to win a tightly contested north London derby. The turning point occurred when the Gunners were awarded a penalty following a handball incident involving a defender attempting a clearance. Russo converted the opportunity, providing a necessary boost for a team that had previously faced a difficult run of form. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s new manager Olid made an immediate impact by ending Manchester City’s unbeaten start to the season, further complicating the competitive landscape of the division for all clubs involved.

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