Arsenal striker Olivia Smith was stretchered off during the Gunners’ 3-0 Women’s FA Cup win over Bristol City.
The 21-year-old Smith had a head clash early in the second half, which led to a long pause in the game and 14 minutes of second-half stoppage time.
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She was led off the field in a neck brace to a standing ovation at the Mangata Development Stadium.
In this game, Arsenal advanced to the quarter-finals with goals from Kim Little, Victoria Perova and Frieda Manum.
Smith is Arsenal’s joint-second top scorer in all competitions this season with eight goals.
The Canadian striker joined the Gunners from Liverpool in July 2025 and became the first player in the history of women’s football to be worth £1 million.
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