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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.<\/b><\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
She was carried off the pitch, having been fitted with a neck brace, to a standing ovation inside the Mangata Developments Stadium.<\/p>\n
The match saw Arsenal book their place in the quarter-finals courtesy of goals from Kim Little, Victoria Pelova and Frida Maanum.<\/p>\n
Smith is Arsenal’s second-joint top scorer in all competitions this season with eight goals.<\/p>\n
The Canada forward became the first \u00a31m player in women’s football history<\/a> when she joined the Gunners from Liverpool in July 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n