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Arsenal vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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Sunday 15 October 2023 16:52 BST
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England forward Beth Mead made a vital contribution on her first appearance in 11 months, creating the winner for Alessia Russo as Arsenal scored twice in added time to beat Aston Villa 2-1.

Trailing to Maz Pacheco’s first-half strike, the hosts looked like making it three matches without a win as they headed into 12 minutes of added time.

But Katie McCabe equalised and then Mead, on as an 87th-minute substitute after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, laid on the pass for Russo to score as Arsenal became only the third WSL side to win a game after trailing in the 90th minute.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Foul by Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women).

15 October 2023 14:22

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Offside, Arsenal Women. Alessia Russo tries a through ball, but Caitlin Foord is caught offside.

15 October 2023 14:21

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Danielle Turner.

15 October 2023 14:18

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

15 October 2023 14:16

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Attempt blocked. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

15 October 2023 14:16

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Attempt blocked. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

15 October 2023 14:16

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Sarah Mayling.

15 October 2023 14:14

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Arsenal Women).

15 October 2023 14:12

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

15 October 2023 14:04

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Attempt saved. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kim Little.

15 October 2023 14:03

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