Arsenal Women secure North London derby win over Tottenham to end winless streak
Arsenal ended a five-game winless run in the WSL with a 2-1 comeback victory over Tottenham, easing pressure on manager Renee Slegers.
Arsenal finally broke their five-match winless streak in the Women's Super League on Saturday, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory against rivals Tottenham. The result provided significant relief for manager Renee Slegers, whose side had been struggling for form in the opening months of the campaign.
Tottenham took an early lead through Cathinka Tandberg, but Georgia Stanway leveled the score shortly after. The decisive moment came just before the hour mark when Alessia Russo converted a penalty following a handball by Ella Morris.
A vital result for the Gunners
"I'm happy for the players, who stuck in, in a really difficult period for us. There were good moments from us. It was a step in the right direction."
Renee Slegers
"I think we knew some of us were going to have to step up today in different moments."
Alessia Russo
The win moved Arsenal up to sixth place in the league table. While the performance featured some nervy moments in the first half, the team's second-half display and connection with the traveling supporters marked a positive shift in momentum as they look toward upcoming Champions League fixtures.
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