Arsenal delivered a stunning 7-0 victory against Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium, sending a clear message to Manchester City in the Women's Super League title race.

Stina Blackstenius and Smilla Holmberg each netted two goals, while Mariona Caldentey and Leah Williamson also contributed to the scoreline after Frida Maanum opened the scoring on her 100th WSL appearance.

This triumph propelled the Gunners to third place in the standings, just two points behind Chelsea and eight points adrift of leaders Manchester City, despite having two games in hand.

Match Highlights:

• Frida Maanum scores the opener and assists on two goals.
• Blackstenius scores twice before halftime, with a deft touch and a late first-half addition.
• Holmberg taps in to make it 101 goals in the Slegers era shortly after the break.
• Williamson adds to the tally, nearly threatening Arsenal's record 11-1 win.

Despite the overwhelming score, Leicester's defeat confirms their position at the bottom of the table, forcing them into a relegation play-off against the third-placed side from WSL 2 next month.

Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers praised the team’s discipline and communication, emphasizing the importance of staying focused as they approach their next match against Brighton on May 6. She acknowledged the team's readiness and adaptability but remained cautious about their title chances against City, stating, "We go step by step. Today was one game, and we did what we needed to do."