The striker quietly making a big noise at Arsenal
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The striker quietly making a big noise at ArsenalTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, 'Arsenal feels like home' - Blackstenius on contract extensionByJoe BradshawBBC Sport senior journalistPublished2 minutes agoStina Blackstenius picked herself up off the Emirates Stadium turf, gave a gentle high five to Arsenal team-mate Smilla Holmberg and allowed a slight smile to cross her lips.It was her second goal in an accomplished first-half performance from her side against troubled Leicester City on Wednesday - and she celebrated in typically understated fashion.Because that is what the tall Sweden striker does - scores goals and gets on with the game.A vital component of Renee Slegers' increasingly effective Arsenal machine, Blackstenius does her job without fuss, but usually with maximum impact.And as the season enters its decisive part, this talented but under-the-radar forward could prove crucial in the Gunners' quest for silverware.Lyon v ArsenalWomen's Champions League semi-final second legSaturday, 2 May, 14:00 BSTWatch on iPlayerListen on SoundsArsenal forward Blackstenius signs new contractPublished21 AprilArsenal 'hunt' Man City - what 7-0 win means for WSL title racePublished2 days agoThe undeniable impact of Blackstenius in big gamesArsenal's bid for domestic and European glory is decorated by football royalty - the commanding presence of England captain Leah Williamson at the back, the ball control of Spain's Mariona Caldentey in midfield, the clinical edge of Lionesses striker Alessia Russo - but the real success is in their squad strength.The crushing win over Leicester was testament to that. Slegers made five changes from the team that beat Lyon in their Champions League semi-final first-leg tie and the replacements purred.They led 4-0 at half-time, with Blackstenius then withdrawn, perhaps with one eye on Saturday's European second leg...





