The Gunners looked back to their best as they enjoyed a memorable night in Europe with a 4-0 win over the Serie A leaders.
Arsenal boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification on Tuesday with a comprehensive win over Juventus thanks to goals from Frida Maanum, Stina Blackstenius, Mariona Caldentey and Caitlin Foord.
The Gunners dominated the first half and had chances through Alessia Russo, Emily Fox and Katie McCabe before taking the lead in some style. A well-worked move ended with Foord laying the ball off to Maanum to slot past goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin.
More chances flowed after the break, as Fox hit the woodwork, before the floodgates opened in the final 15 minutes. Blackstenius doubled Arsenal's lead with a superb solo goal, while fellow substitute Caldentey smashed home a third five minutes later. Foord then grabbed a goal her impressive performance merited in the closing stages to make it a great night for Renee Slegers' Gunners.
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Daphne van Domselaar (7/10):
A confident showing from the stopper. Dealt with everything comfortably.
Emily Fox (8/10):
Looked to get forward at every opportunity. A lively presence for the Gunners, almost made it 2-0 earlier in the second half but was denied by the woodwork.
Leah Williamson (7/10):
Also involved in the opening goal and went close with a couple of headers in the second half.
Steph Catley (6/10):
Solid showing at the back for Arsenal. Booked for pulling back Amalie Vangsgaard.
Katie McCabe (7/10):
Was a real threat from set-pieces. Almost scored a free-kick and another delivery nearly yielded a second for Arsenal.
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Beth Mead (7/10):
Had a good battle up against Delphine Cascarino and was lively on the right. Replaced on the hour.
Lia Walti (6/10):
A little sloppy in possession at times.
Kim Little (7/10):
The skipper played a key role in the opening goal with a gorgeous through-ball.
Caitlin Foord (8/10):
Caused Juventus all sort of problems down the left. Grabbed an assist for the opener with a nice lay-off and scored the fourth late on.
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Frida Maanum (7/10):
Finished off a well-worked move for the opening goal. Replaced on the hour.
Alessia Russo (7/10):
Went close in the first half with some decent efforts but couldn't find the back of the net.
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Stina Blackstenius (8/10):
Effectively sealed the win with a fine solo goal.
Mariona Caldentey (8/10):
Posed a threat after coming on. Smashed home the third.
Lina Hurtig (7/10):
Came on and grabbed an assist for Caldentey.
Kyra Cooney-Cross (7/10)
A late sub but also bagged an assist.
Renee Slegers (8/10):
Another good result for Slegers who saw her team cruise to an important victory. Good use of substitutes too as Blackstenius and Caldentey finished off Juventus.