A dramatic turnaround in fortunes for Arsenal Women FC at the Emirates Stadium. Down to their last two matches of the calendar year, with only eight points separating them from leaders Manchester City, the Gunners needed a victory to keep their title hopes alive.
But it was Liverpool who came out on top in a thrilling 2-1 win over their London rivals. Goals from Beth Mead's former clubmate Olivia Smith and Liverpool's own Beata Olsson sealed the deal, with Smith netting her fourth goal of the season in just five matches.
The Gunners' only goal of the match was scored by Alessia Russo, who was left to rue a missed chance that she had created earlier in the game. However, it wasn't enough to secure a vital three points for Arsenal's Women FC as Liverpool secured their first league victory of the campaign.
Reine Slegers' team is now on 19 points with just six matches remaining, which still leaves them well behind title leaders Manchester City, but still gives them hope of finishing second in the league.
But it was Liverpool who came out on top in a thrilling 2-1 win over their London rivals. Goals from Beth Mead's former clubmate Olivia Smith and Liverpool's own Beata Olsson sealed the deal, with Smith netting her fourth goal of the season in just five matches.
The Gunners' only goal of the match was scored by Alessia Russo, who was left to rue a missed chance that she had created earlier in the game. However, it wasn't enough to secure a vital three points for Arsenal's Women FC as Liverpool secured their first league victory of the campaign.
Reine Slegers' team is now on 19 points with just six matches remaining, which still leaves them well behind title leaders Manchester City, but still gives them hope of finishing second in the league.
. Can't even support your favorite team without being treated like a casual fan anymore 
. And seriously, 6 matches left in the season and I'm already stressing about how my predictions are gonna play out 
. Still, can't deny that Liverpool played well and deserved that win 
. Reine Slegers should be proud of her team though, still giving it a shot at second place 
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... i mean, i guess it's not like Liverpool was due for a win or anything, right? anyway, that Beata Olsson is on fire 
! 4 goals in 5 matches? impressive, girl! 
and poor Alessia Russo, she had the chance to seal it for her team but missed... nice one, hindsight is always 20/20 
. i'm still rooting for Reine Slegers and the girls at Emirates Stadium though, they can still make a push for that second spot 
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. They were so close to beating Liverpool and taking a big step towards securing that second-place spot. But I guess sometimes things just don't go as planned 
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I was so hyped for Arsenal Women to take down Liverpool today... thought they had it in the bag. Beth Mead's always been a goal-scoring machine and I knew she'd find a way to get on the scoresheet. Still, can't help but feel like that missed chance by Alessia Russo killed all hopes of a comeback 
. Guess you gotta give credit to Liverpool though - Beata Olsson looked like a total beast out there! 4 goals in 5 matches is insane