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Smith Scores a Stunner but Arsenal’s Dismal Run Goes on with 1-1 Draw to Birmingham
Olivia Smith’s late strike earned Arsenal a point after Birmingham’s counterattack and goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley’s saves helped the visitors avoid defeat.
- Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Birmingham City at the Emirates on Saturday, with Olivia Smith's stunning strike salvaging a point for the Gunners.
- Birmingham City took the lead in the 53rd minute through Oceane Hurtre's counter-attack, extending Arsenal's winless WSL run and intensifying pressure on manager Renee Slegers.
- Despite dominating with 27 shots and 2.71 xG, Arsenal were wasteful in front of goal, hitting the post seven minutes before half-time and failing to break the deadlock.
- The Emirates crowd booed the team off after the result, which extended the Gunners' winless league run to five matches and heightened frustration among supporters.
- Arsenal visit north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur next week while trailing Spurs by at least four points, with the team effectively out of the title race.
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Stina Blackstenius and Smilla Holmberg started. But Arsenal's lead-heavy start continues. At home against bottom team Birmingham, it was "only" 1-1.
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Arsenal held by winless Birmingham as poor run continues - The Ghana Report
Arsenal’s poor start to the Women’s Super League season continued as Renee Slegers’ side could only draw at home against winless Birmingham. The Gunners have won just one of their first six league games, picking up six points in the process. They are nine points off the top and six off the Champions League qualification […]
Smith delivers pinpoint strike for Arsenal equalizer vs. Birmingham City
Watch as Arsenal forward and Toronto native Olivia Smith gets a pass on the left side and boots a strong strike out of the reach of Birmingham City keeper Sophie Baggaley to tie the score at 1-1 in their Super League matchup.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
60% Left
L 60%
C 40%
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