🎥 Alessia Russo smacks world-class hit in WSL showdown vs Man City

🎥 Alessia Russo smacks world-class hit in WSL showdown vs Man City The highly anticipated clash between WSL rivals Manchester City and Arsenal has delivered as advertised on the pitch at the Etihad. Coming into today's headline clash, the two sides could not be amidst contrasting situations, with City a perfect four from four to open the 2026/27 campaign while Arsenal have looked a shadow of themselves. But today's offering has already had twists and turns, and with more sure to come, England star Alessia Russo smacked the best of the lot just after the break. Arsenal took the lead through German starlet Lisa Baum in the 43rd minute, only for her controversial finish to be cancelled out in the first minute of stoppage time by Lauren Hemp. Then it was Russo's turn to restore the one-goal advantage for Renée Slegers' troops, with the 27-year-old forward dispatching a curling drive into the far corner to beat Ayaka Yamashita in the 49th minute after Arsenal's press forced City to turnover possession in their 18-yard box. Though City once again battled back to restore parity through Kerstin Casparij (63'), more of that from Russo would certainly go a long way in helping the Gunners truly get up and running this term.