Arsenal Bolster Title Pursuit in Women’s Super League with Comeback Victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park
Arsenal strengthened their bid for the Women’s Super League title with an impressive comeback victory against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Despite falling behind to Ebony Salmon’s first-half goal for the hosts, Arsenal showed resilience and determination in the second half to secure a commanding win. Goals from Victoria Pelova, Lotte Wubben-Moy, and Stina Blackstenius ensured three crucial points for Jonas Eidevall’s team.
The Gunners’ triumph leaves them trailing the league leaders, Chelsea and Manchester City, by just six points with only five matches remaining in the season.
The match faced a 45-minute delay due to traffic disruptions, causing Arsenal to arrive late at the stadium. This situation echoed a similar delay experienced in their previous away fixture against Chelsea.
However, once the game commenced, Arsenal quickly took control despite conceding an early goal. Aston Villa struggled to pose a threat, managing just one shot throughout the match.
Arsenal dominated proceedings, registering an impressive 37 shots on goal – the highest tally by any team in a single WSL match this season. Their persistent attacking pressure paid off when Pelova equalized after a save from the Villa goalkeeper.
The visitors continued to create scoring opportunities, with efforts from Maanum and Russo hitting the woodwork, among other chances. Wubben-Moy then capitalized on Russo’s cross with a well-placed header, before Blackstenius sealed the victory with a composed finish.
This win sets Arsenal up nicely for their upcoming showdown against Chelsea in the Continental League Cup final. It presents them with a chance to defend their title at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Molineux Stadium next Sunday.
