Arsenal Morning Round-Up, Thursday 29th October 2026: Russo Hat-Trick Sinks Benfica as Arsenal Eye Anfield Test

Big night for the Gunners in Europe as Arsenal Women thrashed Benfica 3-0 in the Champions League league phase (Arsenal.com) (Arsenal.com) (Arsenal.com). Alessia Russo stole the show with a hat-trick, a result that made her the highest-ever English goalscorer in Women's Champions League history (Sky Sports) (BBC Sport). Manager Renee described Russo as "fantastic" after the treble (Arsenal.com), while Russo herself was quick to thank boss Slegers and the supporters following the performance (Arsenal.com). There was also a nice feature on academy prospect Theo Odaji-Ukueku as part of the Young Gun series (Arsenal.com).

On the men's side, Football.London reports that Viktor Gyokeres has been given a fresh transfer verdict, with a verdict also offered on PSG's stance regarding the forward (Football.London). As ever with transfer talk, it remains speculation at this stage rather than confirmed fact.

Attention is firmly turning to Sunday's big Premier League trip to Anfield to face Liverpool. Mikel Arteta reportedly has several fitness questions to answer before naming his side, with a number of players' availability under scrutiny (Football.London). Captain Martin Odegaard has been sending a rallying message to the Arsenal dressing room following a rough upset against Fleetwood, looking to get his team-mates refocused ahead of the crunch clash with Liverpool (Football.London). Fans wanting to catch the action can find all the details on how to watch Liverpool v Arsenal live on TV (Arsenal.com).

So all eyes now turn to Merseyside, with team news and build-up expected to follow in the coming days as Arsenal prepare for a tough test against Liverpool.

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