Arsenal hold on 1-1 as Russo saves them from Villa upset
Alessia Russo scored in the 85th minute to salvage a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at home against Aston Villa.
Arsenal dominated almost entirely, with 65 per cent possession and 28 shots to Aston Villa's one. Chasity Grant's low finish in the 25th minute gave Villa exactly what they wanted: a lead to defend.
Arsenal peppered their box with 56 touches to Villa's four. Arsenal could not break through until Russo flicked a header in at the far post from a Stina Blackstenius cross.
The late goal spared the Gunners from a loss. Back-to-back wins over Tottenham and Benfica had seemed to turn their season around.
Head coach Renée Slegers faces mounting pressure as Arsenal head into a tricky run of fixtures starting with Liverpool away.
- 65 percent
- Arsenal possession
- 28 to 1
- Arsenal shots to Villa's
- 25th minute
- Grant's goal minute
- 85th minute
- Russo's goal minute
Why it mattersArsenal's poor finishing has become a pattern; they cannot turn dominance into wins, risking their league challenge.
AustraliaAustralian fans following Arsenal will worry the team's underlying problems in attack remain unsolved despite recent wins.
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