Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 to boost their Women’s Super League (WSL) campaign, while London City Lionesses thrashed Birmingham City 4-1 on Sunday.
Arsenal had lost four of their opening eight league games. The poor run had left them trailing in the race for European qualification.
However, Russo scored on either side of Beata Olsson’s equaliser to secure the win. The result moved Arsenal to sixth place with 13 points, six behind third-placed London City.
Slegers praises Arsenal’s fighting spirit
Arsenal had to defend their lead in the closing stages to claim all three points.
Manager Renee Slegers praised her players for their effort and determination.
“Towards the end, we defended for our lives and played with so much passion and pride for the shirt; we threw bodies in front of the goal,” Arsenal boss Renee Slegers said. “We got it over the line with character and fight, really proud of that.”
London City maintain top-three position
London City also strengthened their position in the league with a 4-1 home win over Birmingham.
Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton on Saturday. Manchester City also moved top of the table after thrashing West Ham United 5-0.
London City responded with a strong start, scoring twice through Poppy Pattinson and Delphine Cascarino.
Oceane Hurtre pulled one back for Birmingham. However, Grace Geyoro and Kadidiatou Diani scored to seal the victory.
The win took London City to 19 points and kept them third in the standings.
Tottenham, Manchester United claim victories
Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1.
The victory kept Tottenham fourth with 16 points, three behind London City and one ahead of Manchester United.
Manchester United moved to fifth after beating Aston Villa 1-0 away from home.
At the bottom of the table, Charlton Athletic suffered a 3-2 defeat at Crystal Palace.
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