Arsenal vs London City Lionesses, 2025-26 English Women's Super League
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Olivia Smith nets screamer on debut as Arsenal beat London City Lionesses
Olivia Smith marked her Arsenal debut with a stunning goal as the European champions came from behind to start their Women's Super League campaign with a 4-1 win over London City Lionesses.
Game Information
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Location: London, England
Attendance: 38,142
Women's Super League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 | Everton | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 14 | Daphne van Domselaar (GK) |
| 7 | Steph Catley |
| 26 | Katie Reid |
| 11 | Katie McCabe |
| 2 | Emily Fox |
| 21 | Victoria Pelova |
| 8 | Mariona Caldentey |
| 10 | Kim Little |
| 23 | Alessia Russo |
| 18 | Chloe Kelly |
| 15 | Olivia Smith |
London City Lionesses (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 77 | Elene Lete (GK) |
| 8 | Saki Kumagai  |
| 13 | Elena Linari |
| 33 | Alanna Kennedy |
| 21 | Katie Zelem |
| 6 | María Pérez |
| 9 | Kosovare Asllani |
| 25 | Rofiat Imuran |
| 2 | Jana Fernández |
| 23 | Isobel Goodwin |
| 17 | Nikita Parris |
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