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November 09, 2025

LATE STRIKE SAVES GUNNERS

RENEE SLEGERS called for VAR in the WSL after her side were denied victory over Chelsea due to two controversial decisions.

Alessia Russo's late equaliser gave Arsenal a deserved 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium after Alyssa Thompson's fine solo opener, as Chelsea equalled their WSL record of 33 games unbeaten.

But it could have been a statement win for the Gunners if goals from Stina Blackstenius and Frida Maanum were not dubiously ruled out, first for handball then for offside.

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