Alessia Russo is the symbol of Arsenal’s new-found swagger

Alessia Russo’s second-minute opener in Arsenal’s 3-0 north London derby win over Tottenham signified almost everything they have looked to implement since Renee Slegers took interim charge last month. The former Netherlands international, who stepped into the role after Jonas Eidevall’s departure, highlighted a focus on three things ahead of the short trip to Tottenham Hotspur: “Being calm, being clear and ruthlessness.” All three were on display for Russo’s finish as she quickly decided to fla