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Arsenal comes from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 in WSL derby

Outlets agree that Arsenal rallied to defeat Tottenham 2-1 behind a disputed penalty kick from Alessia Russo, marking the team's second league win.

Alessia Russo Brighton & Hove Albion Women v Manchester United Women 01 04 2023-958 (52787424099)
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At a glance

  • Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Women's Super League derby.12
  • Alessia Russo scored the decisive penalty kick after Arsenal fell behind.13
  • The result marked Arsenal's second win of the season and eased pressure on manager Renee Slegers.13

Arsenal defeated rival Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in Women's Super League action.12

Arsenal fell behind before fighting back to earn the derby victory.13

Alessia Russo scored a contentious penalty kick that proved to be the winning goal.12

The victory was Arsenal's second win of the league season.13

The result brought relief and eased pressure on manager Renee Slegers.13

Where sources agree

  • Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur3 of 3
  • Alessia Russo scored a penalty3 of 3
  • The match was a WSL derby3 of 3
  • Arsenal won 2-12 of 3

Who covered this

2 International1 National

Sources

  1. 1BBC SportArsenal fight back to beat Tottenham and ease pressure on Slegers ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsArsenal finally end WSL slump with contentious derby win at Tottenham ↗
  3. 3The GuardianRelief for Slegers as Russo rescues Arsenal against Tottenham in WSL ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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