Arsenal set one other WSL attendance document with 54,155 on the Emirates Stadium for shock season opening defeat to Liverpool

Arsenal‘s WSL opener in opposition to Liverpool was witnessed by the most important crowd within the historical past of the Women’s Super League.

A document 54,155 individuals have been in attendance because the hosts suffered a shock 1-0 defeat on the Emirates Stadium. 

The Gunners, strengthened by the addition of Alessia Russo, are one of many favourites to go all the way in which after ending third final season.

Nonetheless, their marketing campaign received off to the worst attainable begin as Miri Taylor’s second half strike claimed the three factors for the guests.

January signing Taylor pounced from Missy Bo Kearns’ cross to fit residence for the aspect who completed 24 factors beneath their opponents final time period.

Arsena vs Liverpool was watched by a document Girls’s Tremendous League crowd on the Emirates 

England star Russo had a day to overlook, managing just one try at objective and three touches contained in the penalty space.

She was then changed throughout the second half as her aspect tried to seek out an equaliser.

Arsenal’s subsequent recreation is away to Manchester United on Friday whereas Liverpool host Aston Villa on Sunday.

Miri Taylor of Liverpool Girls celebrates after scoring what proved to be the winner