From the Guardian · · 1m 20s
WSL talking points: Russo to Arsenal’s rescue and Olid makes Manchester United progress
Arsenal’s penalty win and United’s comeback boost WSL standings.
In brief
Arsenal’s penalty win and United’s comeback boost WSL standings. Arsenal secured a crucial north London derby win after a penalty, while Manchester United’s improved performance helped them progress in the WSL. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Arsenal penalty win
Arsenal edged north london derby with a penalty win after a goal was conceded.
“It’s been tough. We haven’t got the results we wanted”
Russo’s penalty impact
Penalty scorer Alessia Russo said the win was crucial for north london derbies.
“This was an important win as far as north london derbies goes”
Arsenal’s season start
Arsenal secured their second league win after seven games despite a disappointing start.
“It was really important and this was a great opportunity to try and turn it around”
United’s improved performance
Manchester United competed toe-to-toe with Manchester City after a heavy Chelsea loss.
“It was a hard week after Chelsea but sometimes you need a difficult moment to happen”
Eva Olid’s leadership
New United manager Eva Olid credited a recent Chelsea defeat for team improvement.
“It had to happen to now be the team we are”
Birmingham’s first win
Birmingham earned their first WSL win with a 1-0 victory over Charlton.
“We needed to pick up three points and we delivered that”
Chelsea’s comeback win
Chelsea secured a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace with key substitutions.
“Cuthbert added a crucial bite to the midfield that had been lacking in the first half”
Sørensen’s victory
Aston Villa beat Everton 3-2 with a strong performance after Sørensen took over.
“I’m happy, it was overall a good performance”
Brighton’s clean sheet
Brighton won 3-0 against West Ham with a clean sheet and strong performance.
“It was the Seagulls’ first Women’s Super League clean sheet of the campaign”
Freya Godfrey’s rise
Freya Godfrey scored twice to earn praise from Spain’s Alexia Putellas.
“She will be the future of England as well as the present”
The essence
Arsenal secured a crucial north London derby win after a penalty, while Manchester United’s improved performance helped them progress in the WSL.
