This weekend’s Women’s Football Blog game of the weekend featured Liverpool versus Arsenal. Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 win over Liverpool wasn’t their most polished performance, but it was enough to extend Renée Slegers’ remarkable interim run to nine wins in 10 games. Alessia Russo’s poacher’s finish from a scrambled corner in the 20th minute proved decisive, marking her fifth goal in three matches. While Arsenal struck the woodwork multiple times and missed opportunities to seal the game comfortably, Liverpool’s Olivia Smith also spurned a golden chance, leaving the Reds to rue their misfortune. With the win, Arsenal closed the gap to the top two, while Liverpool’s injury-hit season leaves them stuck in eighth.

Despite the victory, Slegers was quick to critique her team’s first-half sloppiness, highlighting their uncharacteristic struggles on the ball. Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Matt Beard expressed frustration over conceding from a set piece, usually his team’s strength. With key players still sidelined, Beard remains hopeful for reinforcements after the winter break, though he admitted financial constraints may limit their options. For Arsenal, the revival under Slegers continues, though her long-term future in the role remains undecided.