Arsenal's Alessia Russo has acknowledged the challenging nature of this season's Women's Super League title race, as Chelsea continues to dominate with a commanding lead at the top of the table. The Blues, under Sonia Bompastor's leadership, have established a formidable position with 37 points from 13 matches, maintaining an undefeated record in the current campaign.
Chelsea's impressive run has created a significant gap, sitting seven points clear of Manchester United and holding a 10-point advantage over Arsenal. However, Russo remains determined to keep the Gunners in the hunt for silverware this season.
In a recent interview with Sky Sports, the England international expressed her realistic view of the situation while maintaining an optimistic outlook. "I mean it's tough, obviously. We are realistic and we understand that there is a big gap at the top now. But we still pushing," Russo stated, emphasizing the team's unwavering determination.
The Arsenal forward highlighted the multiple opportunities still available for success this season. The North London club has already secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals after topping their group and has progressed to the last eight of the Women's FA Cup. "We have a massive end to the season. We are still in the Champions League, we are still in the FA Cup and we are still pushing for the league," she affirmed.
Russo's commitment to securing silverware was evident as she added, "I think every game matters, from now through to the end of the season. Absolutely, as a club we want to win trophies, as a player I want to win trophies. So we know what we have got left in this season. We're going to be doing everything we can to it."
The Gunners' next challenge comes in the form of a highly anticipated North London derby, as they prepare to host Tottenham Hotspur under Renee Slegers' guidance this Sunday in the WSL.
