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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Suzanne Wrack at the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal cement top spot thanks to Vivianne Miedema’s early strike

Juventus goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin fails to gather a cross against Arsenal
Juventus goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin fails to stop a cross falling to Vivianne Miedema from which the Arsenal forward scored the only goal. Photograph: Simon Dael/Shutterstock

Jonas Eidevall hailed “extraordinary” Vivianne Miedema after the forward’s sweet first-half volley provided the colour in a game lacking finesse and quality finishing to steer Arsenal a step closer to progression from the Champions League group stage with a 1-0 defeat of Juventus.

The Women’s Super League and Netherlands record goalscorer’s contribution ensured Arsenal remained top of Group C, three points ahead of Lyon, who beat FC Zürich 4-0, and five points clear of Juventus.

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