It was really important and this was a great opportunity to try and turn it around.” It has taken seven games for the Gunners to secure their second league win of the season despite high hopes ahead of the new campaign and, while the result was a significant one, there is still a long way to go if Arsenal are to salvage anything from the most disappointing of starts.
Alessia Russo scored a crucial penalty to help Arsenal secure a hard-fought victory, taking three points after seven games to record only their second league win of the season.
Despite the significance of the result, observers note that there is still a long way to go if Arsenal are to salvage anything from their current campaign.
The result offers a potential turning point for the Gunners following high hopes ahead of the new campaign and the most disappointing of starts.
Manager TG Olid expressed confidence in the development of her squad, suggesting that a heavy defeat early in her tenure actually helped her side.
Both teams ultimately delivered the necessary outcomes to secure their respective three points, bringing a narrow conclusion to the latest round of fixtures.
Reflecting on the match, Russo noted the importance of the fixture as a great opportunity to try and turn their season around.
Penalty scorer Alessia Russo acknowledged the team's struggles after the final whistle, stating that they had not achieved the results they wanted.
Olid also praised her key player, remarking that she will be the future of England as well as the present.
The Blues were almost made to pay for their profligacy in front of goal against a familiar foe from last season in WSL2.