Alessia Russo makes history with hat-trick as Arsenal cruise to Benfica win
By Sophie Downey at Mangata Developments StadiumThursday 29 October · 01:21
Alessia Russo wrote herself into the history books once again as she became the highest English goalscorer in the Women’s Champions League. Her hat-trick gave Arsenal a 3-0 win over Benfica to send the Gunners up to second in the league phase table. It is safe to say that Arsenal’s season has yet to fully burst into life. Struggles in front of goal, unforced errors and rather lackadaisical performances have defined the opening two months. Saturday’s north London derby win did, however, feel like
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