Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Women's Super League was a thrilling display of football, with Olivia Smith providing the spark that lifted the mood from frustration to pure elation. The 21-year-old star, who has been plagued by injury issues since her summer arrival from Liverpool, showed every bit of her star quality as she wriggled past several of her former team-mates before breaking the deadlock with a brilliant strike from distance.
Smith's creativity was a bright spark on a largely frustrating afternoon for the Gunners. The Arsenal side have routinely struggled to break down low-block defences, but Smith's arrival has brought a new level of quality and innovation to their attacking play. She is providing a creative spark that could well propel Arsenal to the top of the Women's Super League.
The former Tottenham midfielder Jenna Schillaci told BBC Radio 5 Live that Smith was "totally fit - injury-free" after being forced to sit out several games due to injury issues. Her latest setback came during the October international break when she limped off during Canada's 1-0 defeat by Switzerland with a hip injury.
However, Smith has put those worries behind her as she ran both of Liverpool's full-backs ragged all afternoon. The first £1m player in women's football showed every bit of her star quality as she moved freely on the pitch and created several scoring opportunities for Arsenal.
Smith's goal contributions could well have tripled had Mariona Caldentey's first-half header or Caitlin Foord's late snapshot beaten keeper Faye Kirby. Her second-half cameo produced two big chances which her team-mates spurned, while Smith was denied twice by Spurs keeper Lize Kop.
As Rachel Yankey, a former Arsenal midfielder, noted: "She's definitely a talent who can create magic." For Smith, it's just about being positive and enjoying the game. As she said: "I'm enjoying it. I'm free. Renee wants from time to go one-v-one and be creative, and I'm able to do that."
The 2-1 victory over Liverpool is a welcome boost for Arsenal as they look to make a push for the Women's Super League title. Smith's creativity and quality will be key to their success, and she looks like she's finally found her footing at the Emirates Stadium.
There's so much more to come from Olivia Smith as she continues to make an impact on the pitch. With her star quality and positive attitude, she has the potential to become one of the most exciting players in women's football. As for Arsenal, their fans will be eagerly anticipating their next match, hoping that Smith will continue to provide the spark that lifts them to victory.
Smith's creativity was a bright spark on a largely frustrating afternoon for the Gunners. The Arsenal side have routinely struggled to break down low-block defences, but Smith's arrival has brought a new level of quality and innovation to their attacking play. She is providing a creative spark that could well propel Arsenal to the top of the Women's Super League.
The former Tottenham midfielder Jenna Schillaci told BBC Radio 5 Live that Smith was "totally fit - injury-free" after being forced to sit out several games due to injury issues. Her latest setback came during the October international break when she limped off during Canada's 1-0 defeat by Switzerland with a hip injury.
However, Smith has put those worries behind her as she ran both of Liverpool's full-backs ragged all afternoon. The first £1m player in women's football showed every bit of her star quality as she moved freely on the pitch and created several scoring opportunities for Arsenal.
Smith's goal contributions could well have tripled had Mariona Caldentey's first-half header or Caitlin Foord's late snapshot beaten keeper Faye Kirby. Her second-half cameo produced two big chances which her team-mates spurned, while Smith was denied twice by Spurs keeper Lize Kop.
As Rachel Yankey, a former Arsenal midfielder, noted: "She's definitely a talent who can create magic." For Smith, it's just about being positive and enjoying the game. As she said: "I'm enjoying it. I'm free. Renee wants from time to go one-v-one and be creative, and I'm able to do that."
The 2-1 victory over Liverpool is a welcome boost for Arsenal as they look to make a push for the Women's Super League title. Smith's creativity and quality will be key to their success, and she looks like she's finally found her footing at the Emirates Stadium.
There's so much more to come from Olivia Smith as she continues to make an impact on the pitch. With her star quality and positive attitude, she has the potential to become one of the most exciting players in women's football. As for Arsenal, their fans will be eagerly anticipating their next match, hoping that Smith will continue to provide the spark that lifts them to victory.
olivia smith is the real deal tho 
she's like a breath of fresh air on that pitch, all that creativity and skill is just so inspiring! but lets be real, 1-2 wins against smaller teams isnt gonna cut it for them to win the league... they need to step up their game if they wanna compete with the likes of man city 
she brings this energy and creativity that's just infectious 
i love how she's finally finding her footing at emirates stadium, it's been frustrating watching her sit out with injuries 
but now she's back and better than ever 
can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds for her and arsenal 
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"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt 
! She's been a game-changer for Arsenal since she joined, and her creativity on the pitch is just fire 
. I love how she's finally feeling injury-free and able to express herself on the field - it's amazing to see! Her confidence is growing with each match, and it's awesome to see her own that spark from frustration to pure elation 
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, maybe we should believe her this time 
and btw cant wait for the next match, smith's goal contributions are gonna be EPIC!!! 
. The fact that she was able to break free from her old team and run wild on them like that is just incredible 
. I'm loving how confident she seems on the pitch, too - you can tell she's enjoying every minute of it 
. It's like she was born to play for them, you know? The way she wriggled past Liverpool's defenders and found that opening in the box was just pure magic 
. It shows that they've got some serious firepower now and Smith is definitely one of the key players leading the charge 
after all those injuries she had. She's like a new player! 
Her creativity on the pitch is insane and it's like she's been waiting for this moment forever 
. The way she moved past Liverpool's defenders was like magic 
and her positivity and confidence are contagious 
. she's definitely going to be key to Arsenal's success this season and i'm so excited to see what she does next