India, May 9 -- On Saturday at Villa Park, Arsenal Women had a statement win after a tough week by comfortably beating Aston Villa 3-0. Being eliminated in the Champions League semi-finals by Lyon and their WSL title aspirations fading with a draw against Brighton last Wednesday, Rene Slegers' team came in desperate for a victory that would guarantee their return to the elite European level at the Emirates next season. With the help of two precise goals by Alessia Russo and an amazing long-range goal by Frida Maanum, the Gunners locked up a top-three finish with ease, while the home team kept looking for ways to trouble the better North London team.

Match Results And Key Details

Gunners Strike Early As Alessia Russo Leads The Charge

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