Arsenal relieve pressure with Spurs win - can they kick on now?

Arsenal Women end a six-match WSL winless run with a 2-1 derby victory over Tottenham, with Alessia Russo's penalty securing the win.

Arsenal Women secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Tottenham in the Women's Super League on Saturday, ending a six-match winless streak that had left manager Renee Slegers under pressure. Georgia Stanway equalised Cathinka Tandberg's early Tottenham header in the first half, but Arsenal dominated the second period. Alessia Russo converted a penalty after Ella Morris's handball, with the ball having bounced off the post from Lisa Baum's shot. The win provided significant relief for a team that started the day in the bottom half of the table, 12 points behind leaders Manchester City. Slegers praised her players' response at half-time and their connection with the sold-out away support, saying the team wanted to "play for something bigger, not only for ourselves." The victory offers hope that Arsenal can rebuild momentum after a disappointing start to their campaign.