# Russo’s penalty completes Arsenal comeback against Tottenham in WSL

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/relief-for-slegers-as-russo-rescues-arsenal-against-tottenham-in-wsl/
- Published: 2026-10-24T15:02:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T15:09:04+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/24/tottenham-arsenal-wsl-match-report
- Topics: Americas, Business, Entertainment, Football, Markets, Sport, TV, World

## Key points

- Russo’s penalty secured Arsenal’s 3-1 derby comeback.
- Arsenal ended a five-match winless run.
- Slegers’s side need momentum ahead of tougher fixtures.

## Summary

The updated report confirms Arsenal’s 3-1 comeback win over Tottenham, with Alessia Russo’s second-half penalty securing a vital second Women’s Super League victory of the season. The result ended a five-match winless run and eased pressure on manager Renée Slegers, giving Arsenal a chance to reset.

Cathinka Tandberg headed Spurs ahead from a corner, but Georgia Stanway equalised four minutes later from Russo’s cut-back. Russo scored from the spot after Lisa Baum’s effort hit the post and Ella Morris handled the clearance; Arsenal next face Benfica, Aston Villa and Liverpool, followed by a tougher run of fixtures.

## Coverage

- [The Guardian: Russo’s penalty completes Arsenal comeback against Tottenham in WSL](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/24/tottenham-arsenal-wsl-match-report)
- [BBC Sport: Arsenal fight back to beat Tottenham and ease pressure on Slegers](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cmy0r7epegd4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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