Tottenham Hotspur Women suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the north London derby, with Alessia Russo scoring a hat-trick in the first half. The 22-minute hat-trick took Russo's tally to five in the last eight days, a week in which Arsenal extended their unbeaten run in all competitions.
What happened?
Arsenal secured their 11th consecutive victory in all competitions with a confident win against Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. Alessia Russo scored a 22-minute hat-trick to put her side in firm control while Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius added more in the second half.
Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur Women
The defeat marks Tottenham's third consecutive loss, and it will be a concern for manager Martin Ho. The team struggled to defend their box in the air, and Russo's aerial ability and direct running proved to be a nightmare for the Spurs defence.
What comes next?
Tottenham Hotspur Women will look to end their run of three successive defeats when they face their next opponent. The team will need to fix the small details and work on their defensive strategy to improve their chances of winning.
Tottenham Hotspur Women are currently 5th in the FA WSL, with 36 points from 22 games, and a goal difference of -3. They are 19 points behind leaders Manchester City W. The team has scored 35 goals this season and conceded 38.
The team's next match is against their next opponent, and they will be looking to bounce back from this defeat. The team will need to work on their defensive strategy and fix the small details to improve their chances of winning.
