RUSSO HAUNTS FORMER CLUB AS ARSENAL SECURE HARD-FOUGHT DRAW AGAINST MANCHESTER UNITED
Alessia Russo’s emotions were mixed as she scored against her former side, Manchester United, in Arsenal’s 2-2 Women’s Super League draw at Emirates Stadium.
_RUSSO’S RETURN HAUNTS UNITED_
– Russo’s 58th-minute equalizer cancelled out Ella Toone’s opener
– Former United striker’s celebration muted out of respect
– Goal marked Russo’s fourth in seven WSL appearances for Arsenal
_ARSENAL FIGHT BACK_
– Steph Houghton’s own goal handed United the lead
– Beth Mead’s stunning strike leveled the score
– Russo’s goal secured a hard-fought point for the Gunners
_MIXED EMOTIONS FOR RUSSO_
– “Bittersweet feeling scoring against former club”
– “Respect for United, but job to do for Arsenal”
– “Proud of team’s resilience and character”
_POST-MATCH REACTIONS_
– “Alessia’s goal showed her quality” – Arsenal manager, Jonas Eidevall
– “Tough result, but positives to take” – Manchester United manager, Marc Skinner
– “Russo’s impact evident” – former England international, Faye White
_WSL TABLE IMPLICATIONS_
– Arsenal remain third, two points behind leaders Chelsea
– Manchester United drop to fourth, three points off top spot
_STATS AND FACTS_
– Russo’s goal marked her 50th in the WSL
– Arsenal extended unbeaten run to five games
– Manchester United’s winless streak against Arsenal stretches to six games
_FAN REACTION_
– “Russo’s goal was class!” – @AFC_Women
– “Proud of the team’s fightback” – @GoonerGirl88
– “Tough result, but onto the next” – @MU_Women
_NEXT MATCH_
Arsenal travels to Aston Villa, while Manchester United hosts Everton in the WSL.
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