England international Chloe Kelly came off the bench to make her debut in a second spell at Arsenal as they thrashed north London rivals Tottenham.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
It was Kelly’s first game for the Gunners since joining on loan from Manchester City in dramatic fashion on deadline day in January.
It was also 2,815 days since her last Arsenal appearance after she graduated from their academy and spent three years with the first team between 2015 and 2018.
Kelly, 27, was given a standing ovation and a warm welcome by fans after an hour had been played, with her side already 4-0 up.
An own goal by Tottenham defender Clare Hunt put Arsenal ahead in the 15th minute, before Mariona Caldentey doubled the lead 20 minutes later.
Frida Maanum’s 51st-minute strike then deflected in off Hunt, before Alessia Russo’s effort seven minutes later and a stunning late hit from Emily Fox completed the rout.
The Gunners were relentless throughout, exploiting a poor defensive display from Tottenham and consolidating their third-place position in the Women’s Super League table.
Tottenham have won just one of their last nine away WSL games and were heavily beaten by their neighbours on a disappointing afternoon for them at Emirates Stadium.
