An Arsenal star was rushed to hospital after they spent an extended period of time receiving treatment following a horror head injury on Sunday
18:15, 22 Feb 2026Updated 18:15, 22 Feb 2026
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Olivia Smith needed medical attention(Image: Getty Images)
An Arsenal star had to be rushed to hospital after they suffered a horror injury during a clash on Sunday.
Olivia Smith needed medical attention after she was feared to have suffered a concussion after a clash of heads. Arsenal made Smith the first-ever £1million player in the women's game over the summer.
And their star striker was on the floor for an extended period of time after the clash of heads. And fans were quick to extended their well-wishes on social media: "Speedy recovery Olivia Smith! Rest up," one fan replied.
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Olivia Smith was stretchered off the pitch(Image: The FA via Getty Images)
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"Get better soon Olivia!! It’s a small setback but you’ll be back," a second posted. And another added: "Horrible scenes with Olivia Smith who is stretched off the pitch..."
The Gunners ran out 3-0 winners on Sunday against Bristol City, thanks to goals from Kim Little, Victoria Pelova and an own goal.
Speaking about the win, head coach Renée Slegers said: "Happy with the win, happy we're progressing. Clean sheet again. I don't think we give them much apart from a couple of set pieces.
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“Yes, very important to finish the block this way. I think we're on a run of seven wins, so really happy with it. The players have done an amazing job this block. They go away now, and I look forward to keep on going in the next block.
“It's the consistency of small good actions and behaviours both on and off the pitch, which has been on a really high level.
"And then I think whatever the circumstances, whatever the conditions, and with the quality that we have, we can win games with that foundation. So that's been amazing."