Manchester United vs Arsenal, 2024-25 English Women's Super League

· English Women's Super League

Manchester United

82': Melvine Malard

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Arsenal

63': Alessia Russo

Late Malard goal gives Man United 1-1 WSL draw with Arsenal

Alessia Russo of Arsenal controls the ball whilst under pressure from Maya Le Tissier of Manchester United during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Arsenal [1296x729]

Manchester United substitute Melvine Malard snatched an 83rd-minute equaliser to earn her side a 1-1 draw with Arsenal, with former United striker Alessia Russo getting the Gunners' goal in an intriguing Women's Super League clash on Sunday.

Match Commentary

10': Kim Little (Arsenal) Yellow Card at 10'
45': Beth Mead (Arsenal) Substitution at 45'
45': Simi Awujo (Manchester United) Substitution at 45'
57': Millie Turner (Manchester United) Yellow Card at 57'
61': Jayde Riviere (Manchester United) Substitution at 61'
61': Melvine Malard (Manchester United) Substitution at 61'
63': Alessia Russo (Arsenal) Goal at 63'
77': Geyse (Manchester United) Substitution at 77'
77': Rachel Williams (Manchester United) Substitution at 77'
78': Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal) Substitution at 78'
82': Melvine Malard (Manchester United) Goal at 82'
87': Katie McCabe (Arsenal) Yellow Card at 87'
87': Geyse (Manchester United) Yellow Card at 87'
87': Lina Hurtig (Arsenal) Substitution at 87'
87': Rusul Kafaji (Arsenal) Substitution at 87'
87': Kyra Cooney-Cross (Arsenal) Substitution at 87'

Statistics

ARS		MAN
9	Fouls	8
2	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
5	Corner Kicks	5
2	Saves	3
59.6	Possession	40.4
19	SHOTS	6
4	ON GOAL	3
0.2	On Target %	0.5
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
0	Accurate Passes	0
0	Passes	0
0.0	Pass Completion %	0.0
0	Accurate Crosses	0
0	Crosses	0
0.0	Cross %	0.0
0	Long Balls	0
0	Accurate Long Balls	0
0.0	Long Balls %	0.0
7	Blocked Shots	1
0	Effective Tackles	0
0	Tackles	0
0.0	Tackle %	0.0
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
0	Clearances	0

Game Information

Competition: English Women's Super League

Venue: Leigh Sports Village
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 8,348

Women's Super League Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Chelsea	14	+33	40
2	Manchester United	14	+21	33
3	Arsenal	14	+25	30
4	Manchester City	14	+16	28

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Manchester United (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
91	Phallon Tullis-Joyce (GK)
21	Millie Turner
4	Maya Le Tissier
3	Gabby George
5	Aoife Mannion
7	Ella Toone
17	Dominique Janssen
16	Lisa Naalsund
19	Elisabeth Terland
8	Grace Clinton
15	Celin Bizet

Manchester United Substitutes:

Hayley Ladd, Rachel Williams, Jayde Riviere, Simi Awujo, Melvine Malard, Hinata Miyazawa, Geyse, Emma Watson, Safia Middleton-Patel.

Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
14	Daphne van Domselaar (GK)
7	Steph Catley
6	Leah Williamson
11	Katie McCabe
2	Emily Fox
12	Frida Maanum
10	Kim Little
13	Lia Wälti
23	Alessia Russo
8	Mariona Caldentey
19	Caitlin Foord

Arsenal Substitutes:

Stina Blackstenius, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Beth Mead, Laia Codina, Manuela Zinsberger, Katie Reid, Rosa Kafaji, Katherine Kühl, Lina Hurtig.

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