Swedish pair Stina Blackstenius and Smilla Holmberg both scored twice as Arsenal kept alive their Women's Super League title hopes by thrashing bottom club Leicester 7-0 at Emirates Stadium.
Quickfire goals from Frida Maanum and Holmberg put the reigning European champions in control before Blackstenius’ double made it 4-0 at the break.
Holmberg, Mariona Caldentey and substitute Leah Williamson completed the rout in the second period as Renee Slegers’ side moved eight points behind leaders Manchester City with two games in hand.
Leicester are now guaranteed to face a relegation play-off against the WSL2’s third-placed side next month following a ninth consecutive defeat.
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe and her Arsenal team-mates will return to action on Saturday in the second leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final against Lyon, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
Arsenal lead 2-1 from last Sunday's first leg at the Emirates Stadium.
Watch Lyon v Arsenal in the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals on Saturday from 1.30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player
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