Arsenal come from behind to beat Tottenham in north London derby
Alessia Russo's controversial penalty sealed a 2-1 comeback win for Arsenal over Tottenham, only their second Women's Super League victory of the season, easing pressure on manager Renee Slegers.
Arsenal came from behind to beat local rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Women's Super League, securing just their second win of the season and relieving some of the pressure on manager Renee Slegers.
The result came after Arsenal had fallen behind in the north London derby, with the comeback completed by an Alessia Russo penalty that the source describes as controversial.
The victory is significant for Arsenal given their slow start to the campaign, with only one previous league win before this derby success. The win also shifts attention onto Slegers, whose position had been under scrutiny amid the team's difficult run.
The article notes contrasting views around the match, with supporters' opinions on the penalty decision and the overall performance differing. Those reactions are attributed to fans rather than presented as established fact.
