Emily Fox

Alessia Russo's second-half penalty gave Arsenal a 2-1 comeback win over Tottenham in the WSL north London derby, easing pressure on manager Renée Slegers after a five-game winless run. Cathinka Tandberg had headed Spurs in front before Georgia Stanway levelled, and Tottenham lost record signing Alice Sombath to a stretcher injury.

Across two October friendlies against Spain, Emma Hayes' US women's national team lost 2-0 in Washington before rescuing a 2-2 draw in Pennsylvania on the strength of five second-half changes. The series laid bare a persistent lack of midfield synergy: Hayes has used 17 different midfield combinations in 27 matches since the start of 2025, while injuries to Sam Coffey and Olivia Moultrie have further unsettled a unit the US must solve to compete with heavyweights at the Brazil World Cup.

Arsenal tie down USA international Emily Fox with new contract

Arsenal defender Emily Fox has signed a new contract after establishing herself as one of the Women’s Super League’s most consistent full-backs. The 28-year-old joined from North Carolina Courage in January 2024 and is approaching 100 appearances for the club.