"Arsenal delivered a dominant and efficient display away to OH Leuven to take a 4-0 lead into the second leg of their Women's Champions League playoff at the Emirates Stadium next week. Frida Maanum opened the scoring, Olivia Smith added the second, Maanum struck again and Alessia Russo finished things off against the Belgian side before midfielder Kim Little came off the bench late on to put the cherry on top of the evening, making a staggering 400th appearance for the club."
"It was never going to be as connected a performance for the travelling Gunners, with five changes made to the team that secured an impressive 1-0 win over WSL leaders Manchester City on Sunday. Arsenal have needed to rotate a little amid a hefty run of fixtures and although this was the first leg of a tie that would earn a spot in the Champions League quarter-final stage it was also the optimal time to rest legs."
Arsenal produced a dominant 4-0 away win at OH Leuven to carry a four-goal advantage into the second leg of the Women's Champions League playoff. Frida Maanum scored twice, Olivia Smith added a goal and Alessia Russo finished the scoring. Kim Little entered late and marked her 400th appearance for the club. Arsenal rotated the squad after a recent win over Manchester City, with returning players gaining minutes. Leuven impressed as Champions League debutants but could not contain Arsenal, and the victory leaves Arsenal 90 minutes away from a potential all-WSL quarter-final against Chelsea.
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