Russo excels once again for Arsenal in Palace win

Alessia Russo's purple patch continued on Saturday as she recorded a goal involvement for a sixth Women's Super League game in a row.

The England international was central to the Gunners' 5-0 demolition of rock bottom Palace, both scoring and assisting in the second half as they swept their opponents aside.

In a player of the match display Russo showed her full range of attacking qualities.

She demonstrated razor-like sharpness in the box to pounce on a loose ball before producing an improvised prodded finish high into the roof of the net.

That goal takes her league tally to seven goals, just two behind Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw.

Later on Russo demonstrated her ability to be a playmaker as well as a poacher by turning provider for Beth Mead.

She dropped off the forward line to collect the ball in the right channel before driving a pinpoint low cross into the feet of Mead to finish.

With games against rivals Chelsea and Manchester City up next in the league plus ties in both cup competitions, Arsenal will be hoping Russo can continue her excellent form in the weeks to come.