According to a report by BBC Sport on Sunday, November 8, 2026, Alessia Russo scored twice in the first half to guide Arsenal Women to a 2-1 victory over Liverpool Women in an entertaining Women's Super League encounter.

The England international proved decisive as Arsenal secured all three points despite Liverpool fighting back after conceding an early goal.

Arsenal started brightly, with Caitlin Foord heading narrowly wide in the sixth minute, while Olivia Smith also missed an opportunity to put the visitors ahead. Their attacking pressure eventually paid off in the ninth minute.

Emily Fox provided the assist, delivering a ball into the penalty area that allowed Russo to find space and finish with her right foot to give Arsenal the lead.

Liverpool responded positively and restored parity just six minutes later. Natalia Ramos played an important role in the move, providing a through ball for Beata Olsson, who controlled possession before sending a right footed effort into the bottom left corner in the 15th minute.

The equaliser gave the hosts renewed confidence, while Arsenal were forced to work harder to regain control. Foord and Georgia Stanway were among the players involved as the Gunners searched for another goal, but Liverpool goalkeeper Khiara Keating made important saves to keep the score level.

Russo eventually restored Arsenal's advantage in the 45th minute. Lisa Baum delivered an excellent cross into the box, and the striker rose above the defence to direct a header into the bottom left corner.

The goal completed Russo's brace and ensured Arsenal went into the interval with a 2-1 lead.

Liverpool came out determined to find another equaliser after the restart, creating opportunities through Ramos, Cornelia Kapocs and Grace Fisk. However, Arsenal goalkeeper Misa dealt with the attempts as the visitors maintained their defensive organisation.

Both managers made substitutions during the second half in an effort to influence the contest, but Liverpool were unable to convert their late pressure into another goal.

Arsenal remained disciplined throughout five minutes of added time, successfully protecting their narrow advantage until the final whistle.

Russo's two first-half finishes ultimately made the difference, giving Arsenal an important away victory and all three points from a closely contested meeting at Liverpool.