Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Women’s Super League, keeping the pressure on top two Chelsea and Manchester City as they head into the winter break. The win moves the Gunners within a point of second-placed City, who were upset by Everton earlier in the day, but they remain seven points adrift of league leaders Chelsea. Arsenal’s unbeaten streak under interim manager Renée Slegers now extends to 10 games.
The decisive moment came courtesy of Alessia Russo, who capitalized on a clever corner routine. Katie McCabe’s delivery to the near post caused chaos in Liverpool’s defense, with Gemma Bonner failing to clear properly, allowing Russo to pounce and tap in the game’s only goal.
Liverpool, plagued by injuries, had chances to respond but could not find the back of the net. Arsenal also missed opportunities to extend their lead, including a wasted penalty by Mariona Caldentey and a second-half misfire from Frida Maanum, who sent a promising effort over the bar.
While Arsenal were not at their best—something Slegers admitted after the game—they did enough to secure all three points against a struggling Liverpool side now enduring their fourth consecutive defeat. Injuries continue to hamper Liverpool’s campaign, but Arsenal will be pleased to end the year on a high as they remain firmly in contention for a title challenge.
