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At a glance
Alessia Russo scores in 21st minute before Mariona Caldentey doubles Arsenal's lead
Russo gets her second before the break
Zara Shaw scores consolation for Liverpool
Arsenal finish second in WSL, Liverpool end season in 11th
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Marissa Thomas
BBC Sport journalist
Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal comfortably beat Liverpool at Anfield to finish second in the Women's Super League and clinch an automatic spot in the Women's Champions League.
The England striker opened the scoring after 21 minutes when her floated cross into the box evaded everyone and flew straight in.
Mariona Caldentey doubled Arsenal's lead with a powerful shot across goal after a well-worked short corner routine with Katie McCabe.
Russo added her second, firing into the top corner after she latched on to Victoria Pelova's low cross.
Despite being 3-0 down at the break, it could have been worse for home side but goalkeeper Jennifer Falk made brilliant saves to deny Stina Blackstenius and Emily Fox.
Zara Shaw netted a consolation in the 74th minute for the Reds, slotting in from close range.
As the runners-up in the WSL, Arsenal qualify for the league phase of the Champions League, with third-placed Chelsea entering in the third round of qualifying.
Liverpool end the season 11th in the table, eight points above bottom side Leicester City.
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