Arsenal Women defeated West Ham United 5-0 at Meadow Park on Saturday to maintain their pursuit of the Women's Super League title. Chloe Kelly scored two goals in the first half, marking her first league strikes since joining the club in the January transfer window.
Forward Alessia Russo added a third goal before half-time, while Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross completed the scoring in the second half. The result leaves Arsenal three points behind leaders Manchester City Women with four matches remaining in the season, per Sky Sports.
Head coach Jonas Eidevall praised Kelly for returning to the 'best version' of herself following a period of limited game time at her previous club. West Ham remain in 11th position, five points clear of the relegation zone. Arsenal now prepare for a League Cup final against Chelsea Women on 29 March, according to The Guardian. The north London club has won five consecutive matches across all competitions since the start of February.
