Arsenal is back in the Super League (WSL) of women with a trip to Manchester City in the Joie Stadium this weekend.
Last time, the team by Renee Slegers was narrowly beaten by the league leader Chelsea on Stamford Bridge after Kim Little had given a late penalty that was professionally converted by Guro riding. The result meant that Chelsea expanded its lead at the top of the overall ranking and is now the fixed favorites to raise the trophy in May.
Apart from that, Arsenal has the opportunity this weekend to increase their chances of qualifying for the Champions League in the next season with a victory against City. Manchester United is now second in the table, followed by city and arsenal.
Here 90 minutes presented the big game in the WSL this weekend when the Gunners make their trip north …
Manchester City | arsenal |
|---|---|
Aston Villa 2-4 Manchester City – 25/01/25 | Arsenal 5-0 Bristol City – 29/01/25 |
Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City – 22.01.20 | Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal – 26/01/25 |
Manchester City 2-4 Manchester United – 29/01/25 | Brighton 0-4 Arsenal – 22/01/25 |
Manchester City 3-0 Ipswich Town – 01.12.25 | Arsenal 5-0 crystal palace – 19/01/25 |
Barcelona 3-0 Manchester City – 18.12.24 | Arsenal 3-2 Bayern Munich – 18/12/24 |
country | TV channel/livestream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Showcase, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, now TV |
USA | ESPN+ |
Gareth Taylor’s team suffered a number of injuries for important players this season, which undoubtedly contributed to their slump in shape. City remains without Alex Greenwood and Lauren Hanf, who suffered serious injuries towards the end of last year.
Khadija Shaw was back in the squad last weekend to face the Aston Villa and came as a replacement in the second half. In view of her recent return to fitness and Vivianne Miedema’s goal rating form, Taylor could try to use the Jamaica internationally from the bank again to make it back.
In January, Kerolin recorded her city debut against Aston Villa last week when she replaced Aoba Fujino in the second half. It remains to be seen whether the manager keeps the Brazilians ready or whether it represents a threat through the bank. Chloe Kelly is still missing in the middle of the uncertainty in her future, although Taylor states that it is due to an injury, contrary to an imminent step.
Khiara Keating had a blow in the quarter -finals of the League Cup against Manchester United last week and was not between the sticks against the villa. The Japan International Ayaka Yamashita was requested and this could be the case again this weekend if Keating is not quite finished.
Manchester City predicted the line -up against arsenal
Manchester City predicted the line-up against Arsenal (4-3-3): Yamashita; Casparij, Alexandri, Knaak, Ouahabi; Hasegawa, Roord, Park; Fowler, Miedema, Fujino
The big blow for Arsenal this weekend is that you will be without defender Katie McCabe after sending it up in Chelsea. There was some confusion as to whether it was a straight red card or two yellow cards, but since then it has been confirmed that it would serve a suspension with two games due to the use of bad and abusive language.
Caitlin Foord was withdrawn from the game against Chelsea early, and Slegers confirmed after the game that this was due to injuries. It remains to be seen whether this will affect your availability this weekend.
Arsenal is still without long -term absence Victoria Pelova and Amanda Ilestedt, while Lina Hurtig is also failing.
Arsenal predicted the line -up against Manchester City
Arsenal predicted the line-up against Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Van Domselaar, Fox, Williamson, Wubben-Moy, Catley; Little, Cooney Cross; Mead, Caldentey, Maanum; Russo
Arsenal will feel wounded after the defeat of the past week, especially in view of the way you lost the game. For this reason, they are cheered on and determined to put things in order on Sunday.
City, on the other hand, has recently had a mixed form of shape, but won the victory over Aston Villa last week. It will be a tight, nervous game, but arsenal should almost be ahead.