Overview
- Arsenal, which routed Leicester 7-0 on Wednesday at the Emirates, moved up to third and sit eight points behind Manchester City with two games in hand.
- Renée Slegers rotated heavily, resting regulars such as Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Mariona Caldentey, Caitlin Foord and Alessia Russo, and said she trusted the squad to deliver.
- Frida Maanum marked her 100th Women’s Super League appearance with the opener and two assists, while Smilla Holmberg and Stina Blackstenius each scored twice.
- Caldentey also scored and Williamson headed in off the bench, as Holmberg’s brace included her first goals for the club.
- Arsenal carry a 2-1 aggregate lead into Saturday’s Champions League semi-final second leg at Lyon, and Leicester’s defeat confirmed a relegation play-off next month.