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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sophie Downey at the Emirates Stadium

Alessia Russo’s rapid fire hat-trick sinks Tottenham and sends Arsenal second in WSL

Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her and Arsenal's second goal in their 5-2 Women's Super League win at home to Tottenham
Inspired by Alessia Russo’s 22-minute hat-trick, Arsenal beat Tottenham to go second with at least a game in hand on rivals. Photograph: John Walton/PA

Arsenal secured their 11th consecutive victory in all competitions with a confident win against Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. Alessia Russo scored a 22-minute hat-trick to put her side in firm control while Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius added more in the second half.

It was a devastating first-half performance from Russo. Her three in the latest edition of the north London derby took her tally to five in the last eight days, a week in which Arsenal extended their unbeaten run in all competitions.

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