WSL talking points: goals galore as Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool find derby delight

Marc Skinner laments City’s ‘advantage’ after Vivianne Miedema shines and Brighton welcome Kiko Seike back with open arms

With her hat-trick in Arsenal’s 5-2 win over Tottenham, Alessia Russo took her tally to 25 goal contributions in 31 games this campaign. It is a notable return from a player who is in her prime, not just in her buildup play but also her finishing. She will rightly take the headlines but Arsenal’s attacking dominance – they have scored 18 in their last five – is down to the fact that many of their attacking players are in form. Stina Blackstenius has three in her last four while Caitlin Foord also scored on Saturday, her first appearance since returning from the Asian Cup. Renée Slegers has spoken about the versatility in the kind of goals her side produces and the need to be ruthless in both boxes. Spurs’ two goals meant an end to Arsenal’s 106-day streak of not conceding in the WSL. While all runs must come to an end at some point, Slegers’ side still boast the meanest defence in the league, a quality that has been a foundation for their current vein of form. Sophie Downey

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