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Arsenal begin WCL defence with wobble after Dumornay double for OL Lyonnes

The Guardian 1 min read 8 hours ago

<p></p><p>Arsenal, the European champions, began their title defence with defeat against their semi-final opponents last season, Lyonnes, in a thrilling encounter in north London.</p><p>Renée Slegers’s team had taken an early lead in style through Alessia Russo against the tournament’s most decorated side, but two goals in seven minutes from Melchie Dumornay, courtesy of some questionable Arsenal defending, gave the visiting side all three points.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/07/arsenal-ol-lyonnes-womens-champions-league-match-report">Continue reading...</a>
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