Leicester City vs Arsenal, 2024-25 English Women's Super League
· English Women's Super LeagueFrida Maanum gives Arsenal narrow WSL win over Leicester
Frida Maanum fired Arsenal to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday for their first victory of the Women's Super League (WSL) season.
Match Timeline
- 55': Frida Maanum (Arsenal) Goal at 55'
- 58': Kim Little (Arsenal) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal) Substitution at 58'
- 63': Saori Takarada (Leicester City) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Deanne Rose (Leicester City) Substitution at 63'
- 71': Courtney Nevin (Leicester City) Substitution at 71'
- 72': Shana Chossenotte (Leicester City) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Rusul Kafaji (Arsenal) Substitution at 72'
- 81': Emilia Pelgander (Leicester City) Substitution at 81'
- 90'+4': Laia Codina (Arsenal) Yellow Card at 94'
- 90'+7': Katie Reid (Arsenal) Substitution at 97'
Statistics
ARS |
LEI![]() |
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 7 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 12 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 65.2 | Possession | 34.8 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: King Power Stadium
Location: Leicester, England
Attendance: 5,163
Women's Super League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 11 | +22 | 30 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | +13 | 24 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 12 | +13 | 23 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 12 | +11 | 22 |
Line-Ups
Leicester City (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Lize Kop (GK) |
| 17 | Julie Thibaud |
| 5 | Sophie Howard |
| 11 | Janice Cayman |
| 4 | C.J. Bott |
| 30 | Ruby Mace |
| 29 | Yuka Momiki |
| 3 | Sam Tierney |
| 10 | Noémie Mouchon |
| 20 | Missy Goodwin |
| 8 | Jutta Rantala |
Arsenal (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 14 | Daphne van Domselaar (GK) |
| 5 | Laia Codina |
| 3 | Lotte Wubben-Moy |
| 11 | Katie McCabe |
| 2 | Emily Fox |
| 13 | Lia Wälti |
| 32 | Kyra Cooney-Cross |
| 19 | Caitlin Foord |
| 9 | Beth Mead |
| 23 | Alessia Russo |
| 12 | Frida Maanum |
Women's Super League News
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers admitted frustration at goalkeeper timeouts that stunted play during a goalless draw with Manchester United in the Women's Super League (WSL) and said a solution needs to be found.
A goalless draw between Man United and Arsenal likely ended both sides' distant hopes of challenging for the WSL title.
Leah Williamson made her first start this season as Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Man United.
Renee Slegers is relishing the opportunity to "continue to build" at Arsenal after signing a new deal as head coach until 2029.
Tottenham have signed Norway international full back Julie Blakstad on a free transfer from Swedish club Hammarby.
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