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Arsenal Women face Aston Villa with momentum on their side

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Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Arsenal Women host Aston Villa at the Emirates on Sunday at noon.

Form

Two wins in five days

Arsenal won the north London derby, then beat Benfica 3-0 on Wednesday.

Star

Russo is on fire

Alessia Russo's hat-trick made her England's top UWCL scorer with 23 goals.

Coach

Back to basics

Renee Slegers says simplifying the game has loosened up the whole squad.

Context

From winless to winners

Just two weeks ago Arsenal were winless in five league games and 10 points off top.

Opponents

Villa's revival

Villa are unbeaten in five since interim boss Brian Sorensen took over.

Warning

Last season's painful draw

A wasteful 1-1 draw with Villa at the Emirates cost Arsenal in the title race.

Team news

Williamson captains Arsenal

Leah Williamson returns to lead the hosts. Frida Maanum is on the bench.

Team news

Villa without Daly

Villa captain Rachel Daly is out. Anna Patten wears the armband instead.

Watch

Kick-off noon, live on Sky

UK fans can watch on Sky Sports+ from 11:30am. US viewers get CBS and Paramount+.

Stakes

Title race needs a win

Arsenal cannot drop more home points. A third straight win keeps them in the race.

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