Swedish success in the London
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Swedish success in the London derby

National team striker Stina Blackstenius has found goal-scoring form. In the London derby against West Ham, the 30-year-old scored and provided an assist as Arsenal won 5–0 in the English top flight.

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Blackstenius started on Saturday and scored 1-0 in the fourth minute – her seventh goal of the season.

Smilla Holmberg also started and was credited with two assists, on the 2–0 and 5–0 goals. In between, Blackstenius set up Chloe Kelly's 3–0 goal.

Last weekend, Blackstenius punctuated the match against London City with her 2-0 goal.

Elsewhere in London, Chelsea drew 1-1 with London City. Chelsea's goal was scored by Johanna Rytting Kaneryd.

Things were more difficult for Amanda Nildén and Tottenham. The London club lost 2–5 to Manchester City, and Nildén scored an own goal.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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