Soccer-Russo double helps Arsenal to superb 4-1 WSL win over Chelsea

Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Arsenal v Chelsea - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - December 10, 2023 Arsenal's Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring their fourth goal from the penalty spot with teammates Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal striker Alessia Russo scored twice as her side hammered Women's Super League leaders Chelsea 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in front of a league-record crowd of 59,042, blowing the title race wide open in the process.

The win put Arsenal level on 22 points with Chelsea, who suffered their first defeat of the season but remain top due to their superior goal difference, with Manchester City third on 19 points after a 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.