Manchester United vs Arsenal, 2024-25 English Women's Super League
· English Women's Super LeagueLate Malard goal gives Man United 1-1 WSL draw with Arsenal
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 Timeline
- 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
Venue: Leigh Sports Village
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 8,348
Women's Super League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 | Everton | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 1 | +1 | 3 |
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 |
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 |
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