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Smith taken off on stretcher in Arsenal FA Cup win

Olivia Smith is carried off the pitch on a stretcherGetty Images

Jonty Colman

BBC Sport journalist

Arsenal forward Olivia Smith was taken off on a stretcher during the Gunners' 3-0 victory over Bristol City in the Women's FA Cup.

Smith, 21, was involved in a clash of heads early in the second half, which led to lengthy pause in play and 14 minutes of second-half stoppage time.

She was carried off the pitch, having been fitted with a neck brace, to a standing ovation inside the Mangata Developments Stadium.

The match saw Arsenal book their place in the quarter-finals courtesy of goals from Kim Little, Victoria Pelova and Frida Maanum.

Smith is Arsenal's second-joint top scorer in all competitions this season with eight goals.

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