Arsenal Women defeat Tottenham 2-1 in North London derby

Arsenal Women secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The win ended a five-match winless streak for the Gunners and marked their second league victory of the season.

Tottenham took an early lead in the 13th minute when Cathinka Tandberg headed in a corner from Victoria Pelova. Arsenal responded quickly through Georgia Stanway, who equalized in the 17th minute with a powerful shot that struck the crossbar before entering the net.

The match was marked by a significant injury to Tottenham’s record signing, Alice Sombath, who was stretchered off following a challenge. In the second half, Alessia Russo converted a penalty in the 56th minute to give Arsenal the lead after a handball in the box.

Arsenal manager Renee Slegers praised the team’s intensity and fight, noting the importance of the result for the players and the traveling supporters. The victory provides momentum ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming Women’s Champions League fixture against Benfica.