Arsenal Women build momentum and prepare for Barcelona

After a five-match WSL winless run, Arsenal Women beat Spurs and Benfica, then won 2-1 at Liverpool through Alessia Russo’s brace. Russo was named the sole current Arsenal player in the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World XI. Reports place Arsenal sixth; Villa is next, followed by Barcelona away on November 12, and an injury roundup with uncertain dating needs confirmation.