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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/arsenal-relieve-pressure-with-spurs-win-can-they-kick-on-now/
- Published: 2026-10-24T15:40:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T16:53:22+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm93zw44d33do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Geopolitics, Politics, Sport

## Key points

- Arsenal ended a five-match winless WSL run.
- Russo’s penalty secured a 2-1 derby victory.
- The result eased pressure on Renee Slegers.

## Summary

Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-1 in the Women’s Super League, ending a run of five league matches without a win and easing pressure on manager Renee Slegers. The north London derby victory offered a much-needed lift to a campaign that had started poorly, though it remains to be seen whether the result can spark a sustained recovery.

Tottenham took the lead through Cathinka Tandberg, but Georgia Stanway equalised four minutes later. Alessia Russo scored the winner from the penalty spot after Ella Morris handled the ball, following a decision that prompted debate. Arsenal began the day in the bottom half, four points behind fourth-placed Tottenham and 12 behind leaders Manchester City.

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