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SheKicks takes a look at five talking points following Matchday 7 of the Women’s Super League (WSL), which saw victories for Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Man City and Tottenham.

Five things we learned from WSL Matchday 7

Arsenal rediscover attacking spark in WSL win over Leicester

Arsenal scored as many goals against Leicester as they had in their previous four WSL games combined.

Renee Slegers’ side struggled to take their chances before the international break. A drab goalless draw was followed by more dropped points against Aston Villa, thanks to a 94th-minute equaliser by Lucy Parker.

Alessia Russo struggled to make an impact during the first half against Manchester City, where Arsenal lost to a late Iman Beney winner.

Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 just before the international break, but it was another game where the Gunners were well below par.

The Gunners looked more like themselves in the victory over Leicester, with Russo scoring her first WSL goal since September 12th to give them the lead. Sari Kees put the ball in the back of her own net before Stina Blackstenius scored a brace for the European champions.

Against Leicester, Arsenal had an xG of 1.90 with six of...

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