Russo brace lifts Arsenal at Liverpool

While Arsenal arrived in Merseyside with only one win in their last seven league games, Alessia Russo shone yesterday by scoring a decisive brace against Liverpool, finding the net in the 9th and 45th minutes and adding her seventh goal in the last four matches.

The 'Gunners' sit in sixth place, light years behind league leaders Manchester City. The manager emphasized that the win was like water in May, necessary to give the side a breather. The victory comes as crucial ahead of the Champions League clash with Barça, scheduled for Thursday at the Camp Nou.

Russo sends a clear message

Russo, the England international, said at the end of the match that the league is more competitive than ever and that the team cannot afford any more mistakes. She added that, despite the difficulty, she enjoys scoring and contributing to the team, and hopes the win will boost Arsenal. Russo's brace sent a clear message: wherever the team does not reach, she is present.

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The article was written by journalist Yaca Garcia-Planas. Ona Batlle is sidelined four days before the clash between Barça and Arsenal.