Arsenal women explode
Arsenal Women demolished West Ham 5-0 — Blackstenius netted four goals, Russo scored in the 47th, Kelly struck in the 55th and 80th, and Mead finished it in the 90th minute as Arsenal ran rampant in the FAWSL. (x.com)
It was Arsenal’s first game at the Emirates in over a month and the fixture drew 24,711 spectators. (arsenal.com)) The outcome extended Arsenal’s winning run to nine consecutive victories across all competitions and left the side fourth in the WSL with 35 points from 16 matches. (arsenal.com)) West Ham sit 11th in the league with 12 points from 18 matches, reflected in a run that has left them toward the bottom of the table going into the final third of the season. (espn.com)) Arsenal’s focus now switches to the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Chelsea at the Emirates on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UK time. (arsenal.com)) That Arsenal–Chelsea tie marks the first ever meeting between two clubs from the same city in UEFA women’s club competition history, with the second leg set for Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (uefa.com)) Saturday’s fixture was televised on Sky Sports and came amid Arsenal’s decision this season to stage all WSL home matches at the Emirates Stadium. (skysports.com))
