Arsenal Women Defeat Brighton 5-0 at Home

Arsenal Women achieved a commanding 5-0 victory against Brighton at the Emirates Stadium, marking their first home win of the season. Beth Mead opened the scoring just 13 minutes into the match, followed by goals from Caitlin Foord and Frida Maanum, solidifying Arsenal's dominance. Lina Hurtig added a fourth goal in the second half, and Alessia Russo capped off the performance with a penalty in stoppage time. This win under interim coach Renée Slegers pushed Arsenal to fourth in the Women's Super League table, continuing their historical success against Brighton, with an aggregate score of 48-2 in their last 13 meetings. The match showcased Arsenal's attacking prowess and defensive strength, as they recorded their fifth clean sheet against Brighton at home. Both teams will resume league action next weekend, with Arsenal facing local rivals Tottenham Hotspur.