Overview
- Arsenal beat Leicester City 4-1 at the King Power Stadium, making it three straight wins in all competitions.
- Alessia Russo opened the scoring before a Sari Kees own goal and a Stina Blackstenius brace, with Noemie Mouchon netting a late consolation for Leicester.
- Beth Mead impressed after strong international performances, contributing to a front line that looked sharper and more decisive.
- Renée Slegers managed a reshuffled XI with Olivia Smith and Frida Maanum injured, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Kyra Cooney-Cross ill, and Emily Fox limited to the bench.
- Laia Codina made her first league start in over a year and Jenna Nighswonger logged her first appearance of the season as focus turns to a Chelsea test in the WSL.