WSL round-up: Alessia Russo scores late equaliser to salvage draw for Arsenal as Man Metropolis maintain on to beat London Metropolis | Soccer Information

Russo rescues level for Arsenal in irritating afternoon vs Villa

Alessia Russo scored a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for Arsenal towards Aston Villa as Renee Slegers’ facet did not make their dominance rely on the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners had 27 pictures in whole on the Emirates however had been left pissed off by a stoic defensive efficiency from Villa, who sat deep to protect their lead after Chasity Grant scored with their solely shot of the sport within the twenty fifth minute.

Villa defended valiantly, supported by eight saves from Akane Okuma, earlier than Russo latched onto Stina Blackstenius’ cross to go residence the equaliser within the eighty fifth minute.

Arsenal pushed for a late winner however finally left themselves with an excessive amount of to do on a day the place their ending left loads to be desired.

Man Metropolis transfer prime with win over London Metropolis

Manchester Metropolis moved to the highest of the WSL desk after beating London Metropolis Lionesses 2-1 at Hayes Lane.

Mary Earps’ sensible double save stored the guests out earlier than the break, however Bunny Shaw rounded her to open the scoring together with her ninth aim of the season quickly after.

Jana Fernandez headed the hosts stage from a set-piece, just for Lauren Hemp to revive Metropolis’s lead simply 122 seconds later, ending from Mary Fowler’s beautiful supply.

Shaw additionally hit the publish, however two objectives proved sufficient. A irritating afternoon for London Metropolis, a precious three factors for Metropolis.