Alessia Russo scored the only goal of the match as Arsenal defeated local rivals Tottenham in front of a packed Emirates Stadium crowd.
The England striker smashed the ball home from close range early in the second half after Kim Little and Beth Meade combined to create a chance.
With this victory, Arsenal remain in the race for the Women's Super League title, with a three-point difference over leaders Manchester City.
Tottenham remain in 6th place with their winless streak extending to four games.
The official attendance of 60,050 was the second highest in WSL history. Arsenal beat Manchester United to score 60,160 at the Emirates During February.
Jonas Eydevall's side were dominant throughout but struggled to create any significant chances in the first half after Russo hit just wide of the target from a corner early on.
Spurs defended deep and did not give the hosts space to play around the penalty area, posing a threat at half-time. Jessica Naz, who started ahead of club captain Beth Englund, came closest to scoring the opener when her shot went wide. Arsenal goalkeeper Manuela Sinsberger's crossbar.
Arsenal got back on their feet quickly in the second half and this time they found the breakthrough. Little lofted a superb diagonal ball from the corner of the penalty area to Mead, whose control was excellent, but she teed up Russo past a challenge from Amanda Nilden.
The former Manchester United forward scored his sixth league goal of the season, slotting the ball precisely into the unguarded net from six yards out.
Arsenal continued to control the game, but a second goal failed to materialize and despite Spurs' late attacking exploits, Russo's goal was enough to secure a seventh successive home win for the Gunners. was. His 1 his season in the WSL.
More to come.
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- Referee:
- Abigail Byrne
- Attendance:
- 60,050
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Game over, Arsenal Women 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0.
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At the end of the second half, Arsenal Women's 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women's 0.
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Manuela Sinsberger (Arsenal Women) was late to the game due to injury.
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Attempt failed. Bethany England (Tottenham Hotspur Women)'s header from the center of the box went just wide of the target. Matilda Vinberg assisted on the cross.
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Grace Clinton (Tottenham Hotspur Women) was shown a yellow card for a serious foul.
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Lotte Uben-Moy (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in defence.
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Foul by Grace Clinton (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
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Substitution, Arsenal Women. Frieda Marnham replaces Caitlin Ford.
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Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) was shown a yellow card for a serious foul.
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Evelina Sumanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women) was shown a yellow card for a serious foul.
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Lia Verti (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the left.
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Foul by Evelina Zumanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
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Corner, Arsenal Women. Rebecca Spencer confirmed.
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Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) was shown a yellow card.
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Game delay (Arsenal Women).
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Attempt saved. Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) had a right-footed shot from outside the box that was saved over the center of the goal.
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Olga Atinen (Tottenham Hotspur Women's) was shown a yellow card for a serious foul.
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Kim Little (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.