Arsenal Begin Title Defense with Dominant Victory
Gunners Crush Opponents 4-0 in WSL Opener
Mead Nets Brace, Arsenal Rise to Third Spot
London, England - Beth Mead's brace led Arsenal to a resounding 4-0 victory over Brighton Women in their opening Women's Super League (WSL) match of the 2023-24 season.
The Gunners, who won the WSL title last year, dominated the match from the outset. Mead opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a close-range finish, before doubling her tally later in the half with a stunning strike from outside the area.
Arsenal's dominance continued after the break, with Stina Blackstenius scoring twice within the first 15 minutes of the second half. The Swedish striker found the net in the 50th and 65th minutes, putting the game beyond any doubt.
The victory sees Arsenal move up to third place in the WSL standings. They are one point behind second-placed Manchester United and two points off leaders Chelsea.
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