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Alessia Russo has scored 10 Women's Super League goals for Arsenal this season Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal recorded a fourth consecutive Women's Super League win to move up to second place with victory at Everton. Russo opened the scoring in the 24th minute at Walton Hall Park, slotting in from close range after Kim Little's cross into the box. Nine minutes before half-time, Everton equalised. Katja Snoeijs' shot was blocked but Toni Payne reacted quickest to bundle home her first goal for the Toffees. Gunners boss Renee Slegers made a quadruple substitution on the hour mark and Caitlin Foord had an immediate impact when her presence in the box forced home defender Maren Mjelde to tap into her own net three minutes later. Arsenal, though, wasted chances to make the scoreline more comfortable with Frida Maanum's strike drifting just wide of the post. Steph Catley's flicked header then rattled off the crossbar, before her shot from a tight angle thumped the woodwork. But Russo then made sure of the victory in the final minute of normal time, slotting home from Beth Mead's through-ball for her 10th WSL goal of the campaign. The result means Arsenal move up to second in the table on goal difference, above Manchester United who lost 3-1 at Liverpool on Friday night, and eight points behind leaders Chelsea. Chelsea & Man City set for 'ultimate test' in League Cup final Women's FA Cup semi-final dates set with both live on BBC Arsenal scored first with a clever Russo finish from close range but looked shaky at several points during the opening period as Everton levelled. However, the Gunners have now won 10 WSL games when scoring the first goal this season, drawing two and losing none. Russo's late second calmed any nerves as she moved two goals behind Khadija Shaw in the battle for the Golden Boot. This was the first time since December 2024, against Aston Villa, that the England forward has scored twice in a game. But Russo has regularly set the tone for her side when they have needed her most in this campaign, scoring the opener in five WSL matches. With a crucial Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid to follow on Tuesday, Russo is hitting top form at the perfect time. That will lift Arsenal's hopes of overcoming the Spaniards - and also to qualify for next season's competition through a top-three finish in the WSL. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 14th March 2025 at 21: 10 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Brian Sørensen Formation: 4 - 4 - 1 - 1 Manager: Renee Slegers Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Brian Sørensen Formation: 4 - 4 - 1 - 1 Manager: Renee Slegers Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Women's Super League All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Everton Women 1, Arsenal Women 3. Second Half ends, Everton Women 1, Arsenal Women 3. Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Elise Stenevik. Attempt saved. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Beth Mead. Offside, Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius is caught offside. Offside, Arsenal Women. Caitlin Foord is caught offside. Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time. Goal! Everton Women 1, Arsenal Women 3. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Beth Mead. Substitution, Everton Women. Emma Watson replaces Honoka Hayashi. Foul by Beth Mead (Arsenal Women). Melissa Lawley (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Substitution, Arsenal Women. Lina Hurtig replaces Emily Fox because of an injury. Delay in match because of an injury Emily Fox (Arsenal Women). Offside, Arsenal Women. Beth Mead is caught offside. Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Karen Holmgaard (Everton Women). Attempt saved. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emily Fox. Offside, Everton Women. Kelly Gago is caught offside. Attempt saved. Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the centre of the goal. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.