Arsenal stay in WSL title race after easy win over Spurs

Might 4 (Reuters) – Arsenal stayed in rivalry for the Women’s Tremendous League title with leaders Chelsea right after an early intention by Beth Mead and a exceptional 2nd-50 % double by Caitlin Foord earned them a 3- household acquire in excess of Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

2nd-put Arsenal can top rated the table if they beat sixth-positioned West Ham and Chelsea, whom they path by a person issue, eliminate to or draw with fourth-placed Manchester United in the last matchday of the season on Sunday.

“Certainly, it is in Chelsea’s arms, but we’ve saved the stress on them and it can be all down to Sunday now. We’re glad to be in the race,” captain Kim Small informed BBC.

“I assume it’s exciting. It’s not an effortless problem for Chelsea – likely out emotion like you have anything to shed. Of class, we need to get.”

Ahead Mead scored the opener in the fourth minute right after latching on to a excellent lengthy-variety go from defender Leah Williamson and smashing the ball into the corner of the net.

Arsenal wasted odds to prolong their guide right before ahead Foord slipped the ball into the web from shut array following a rebound.

Foord added the 3rd in the 82nd moment with a very long-range strike.

Spurs had been awarded a previous-moment penalty but ahead Angela Addison smashed the ball towards the put up.

Birmingham City ended up relegated following a 6- thrashing at Manchester City.

Reporting by Silvia Recchimuzzi in Gdansk, modifying by Ed Osmond

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