Already first-choice centre-forward for club and country by the age of 24, it is the work Russo has done in the three years since that has allowed her to elevate and become truly elite
The Gunners were a popular pick for the English title after an outstanding summer transfer window, but an underwhelming start means they are already playing catch-up
Arsenal narrowly avoided a disastrous start to their Women's Champions League campaign as Mariona Caldentey converted a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to secure a 1-0 win over HB Koge. Despite dominating possession against their Danish opponents, the Gunners looked toothless for much of the evening at Boreham Wood.
Sam Coffey and City won, while Emily Fox and Phallon Tullis-Joyce drew 1-1. Chelsea won amid questions over Naomi Girma's minutes and Alyssa Thompson's scoring.