Arsenal Beat Everton to Boost Champions League Hopes

Arsenal Everton Champions League push continues after 3–1 win. Russo scores twice as Gunners climb to second in Women’s Super League.

Arsenal boosted their Champions League momentum with a 3–1 win over Everton at Walton Hall Park. Alessia Russo struck twice, and an own goal secured the result.

Arsenal Women climbed to second place in the Barclays Women’s Super League. The victory strengthened their chances of qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Both teams started cautiously. Manuela Zinsberger denied Honoka Hayashi early, while Arsenal’s forwards struggled to stay onside. Around the 20-minute mark, the Gunners found their rhythm.

Mariona Caldentey played a clever ball to Kim Little, who set up Russo for a simple finish. Everton responded ten minutes later. Toni Payne capitalized on a defensive error to level the score.

In the second half, Renée Slegers made key substitutions. She brought on Blackstenius, Foord, Mead, and Cooney-Cross to inject fresh energy. Their impact was immediate.

Emily Fox delivered a dangerous cross that Maren Mjelde deflected into her own net. Russo sealed the win in the 89th minute, rounding the keeper after a precise pass from Mead.

Arsenal now prepares for their Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid on March 18. The team enters the fixture with confidence and momentum.

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