Alessio Russo at the double as Arsenal see off Valerenga in Champions League

A brace by Alessio Russo helped Arsenal claim a 3-1 win at Valerenga in the Women’s Champions League to take a big step towards securing top spot in Group C.

The Gunners were already guaranteed a quarter-final berth after a narrow victory at home to Juventus last month, but knew three points in Norway would keep alive the prospect of beating current leaders Bayern Munich to first position in the group.

First-half goals by Russo and Frida Maanum put Renee Slegers’ side in control...