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Russo penalty gives Arsenal derby win over Tottenham
Arsenal came from behind to beat Tottenham in the north London derby, earning only their second WSL victory of the season. Georgia Stanway equalised after Cathinka Tandberg’s opener before Alessia Russo’s penalty secured the comeback. Tottenham’s record signing Alice Sombath was carried off after appearing to twist her leg, adding concern to a tense match.
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What matters
- Arsenal ended a five-game run without a win.
- Tottenham manager Martin Ho questioned the decisive penalty.
Context & caveats
- The extent of Sombath’s injury was not established in the report.
Why this made the edition
A completed north London derby produced Arsenal’s second WSL win of the season after a difficult start, with a notable injury concern for Tottenham also reported.
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