*1-0! Alessia Russo's first half strike was the difference.

98' The corner drops to goalkeeper Zinsberger and her volley was not far away! But that is full time- United get over the line against a resilient Arsenal's side and win 2-0.

97' Nice turn by Pelova and she wins a corner- last chance saloon for Arsenal. 1-0

95' Catley's free kick is overhit, another wasted opportunity. 1-0

93' Another Arsenal attack comes to nothing and Earps can take her time with the goal kick. 1-0

91' 6,658 in attendance here at Leigh Sports Village. The United fans have been in great spirits all evening long. 1-0

SEVEN minutes added on!

Brighton 3-2 Everton is a full time score in the only other WSL game tonight.

87' Nikita Parris will be delighted with her efforts tonight having assisted Russo's goal and playing an important role against her former club. She is replaced by Martha Thomas, with Millie Turner coming on for Ella Toone. 1-0

86' Maanum steps up and her free kick is high over the crossbar. 1-0

85' Good flick-on by Blackstenius to find Taylor, who wins a free kick in a promising position after a handball. Maanum and Catley stand over it. 1-0.

83' Jen Beattie is back up on her feet after receiving treatment. The United fans are becoming frustrated with these stoppages, but as it stands their team are taking an important step in the title race. 1-0

79' A deep cross from Parris is headed forward by Ladd and flicked by Galton into the hands of Zinsberger, who goes down with perhaps a tactical injury as we head into the last ten minutes. 1-0

77' Arsenal had two world record bids for Alessia Russo rejected in the January transfer window but as things stand the United striker's goal is sending her side four points clear at the top of the table. 1-0

75' Blackstenius' shot on the right of the six yard box is tame and saved by Earps. 1-0

72' One final throw of the dice for Arsenal as Jodie Taylor comes on for Gio. 1-0

71' Russo replaced by Rachel Williams, United's semi final hero on Saturday. 1-0

70' A huge cheer from the United fans as Earps claims a high cross under pressure from Blackstenius. Pelova had taken the ball away from Blundell but couldn't get a shot away moments earlier.

65' Maritz fouled and Arsenal have a free kick on the right hand side. The ball in from Maanum is too deep and behind for a goal kick. 1-0

62' Some complacency slipping into this United display, they give the ball away again and Arsenal have a corner. Earps punches it clear. 1-0

62' Catley finds Pelova who crosses into Blackstenius, but her shot is blocked. 1-0

60' Pelova loses her balance and blazes a valf volley into the stands. 1-0

57' Arsenal making some more ventures forward and linking the play nicely. Maanum chips the ball into Blackstenius in the box but the flag is raised. 1-0

48' Arsenal have moved to a back five- Catley, Rafaelle, Beattie, Wubben-Moy and Maritz make up their defence. 1-0

46' Superb save by Zinsberger down to her left to deny Russo! Arsenal go straight up the other end but Gio overhits the cross before Blackstenius scuffs the ball wide. 1-0

The second half is back underway with Arsenal trailing 1-0, but they've produced more than one comeback win in recent weeks. Can they pull another one off here against the league leaders? Beattie and Catley replace Kuhl and Wienroither

United are back out first for the start of the second half.

Both sides only had one shot on target each in that first half. Maanum has been dangerous for Arsenal going forward but her decision making in the final third has been lacking so far- unlike Alessia Russo and Parris.

Overall United probably deserve their lead- they flew out of the blocks in front of a large home crowd but the game went flat after a worrying injury to Leah Williamson. Russo's strike is the difference at the break, and Arsenal's task is a tough one. 1-0

Half time- United 1-0 Arsenal

Goal! Manchester United lead and who else but Alessia Russo. Great run by former Arsenal winger Parris who cuts the ball back and Russo is there to finish. 1-0

45+3' Ladd booked for a strong foul on Gio. 0-0

45+2' The free kick is deep and headed away by Wubben-Moy before it reaches Galton. 0-0

45+1' Blundell back up and United have a free kick on the left wing midway inside Arsenal's half. 0-0

45' Gio booked for a foul on Blundell, who is in considerable pain. 5 minutes added on but that number will rise as she receives treatment. 0-0

44' Kuhl plays through Maanum down the left and she drives infield before driving a low shot straight at Mary Earps. 0-0

41' Victoria Pelova has been superb so far, dropping into midfield alongside Walti after Williamson's injury. So good on the ball- United can't get it off her. 0-0

36' Maanum is back up and running and so is the game. Arsenal keeping United at bay well in this first half without a number of key players. 0-0

34' The first yellow card of the game goes to Russo after a foul on Maanum. Both teams will go over and get some instructions from the dugouts whilst Maanum receives treatment. 0-0

30' Maanum makes inroads again but the attack comes to nothing. 0-0

26' That injury and stoppage seems to have taken a bit of the sting out of this game. Arsenal haven't looked themselves and United have played well, but similarly to Saturday are struggling to make it count in the final third. 0-0

*Mannion, not Blundell

23' A deep free kick isn't dealt with by Arsenal but Blundell's shot is scuffed behind for a goal kick. 0-0

17' More on Williamson's injury when we get it but we're back underway. Gio is out on the right wing with Walti and Pelova at the base of midfield. 0-0

14' Arsenal's skipper is back on her feet but has to be replaced by Gio Queiroz, to applause from both sets of fans. 0-0

13' Williamson down after a challenge by Zelem and the stretcher is out. This does not look good...

10' Nice combination between Kuhl and Maanum but the latter's low cross is into the sidenetting. 0-0

7' It's been a bright start by Manchester United who have attacked down both flanks in front of an excellent home crowd.

5' Galton's cross finds Russo but Rafaelle's challenge is a good one. The ball is recycled back to Galton but her follow up cross lands on top of Zinsberger's net. 0-0

3' Great work by Maanum down the right- she squares the ball to Walti who's shot is blocked before a United counter attack comes to nothing. 0-0

UNDERWAY!

We're moments away from kick-off with the two teams in the tunnel. Get in touch tonight by tweeting @cardyfreddie or @goonerfanzine

This is Arsenal's first match since prior to the international break, a 2-1 win over Manchester City. Second half goals from Maanum and McCabe completed an excellent turnaround for the Gunners after Khadija Shaw's early header.

A late winner by Rachel Williams sent United through to the FA Cup final with a 3-2 win against bottom side in the WSL Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. United went 1-0 down when Mary Earps parried a cross into her own net but turned the game around through Galton and Russo after half time before another mistake, this time by Millie Turner, allowed Danielle Carter to run through and equalise. Williams was United's hero from the bench to send her side to their first major final.

Tonight's game is live on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in the UK.

Fans have been basking in the sunshine at the on-site pub and beer garden a few hundred meters from tonight's ground, and plenty of Arsenal supporters have made the trip to the north-west.

It's tight at the top of the WSL table. League leaders United have 41 points and have played one more game than Chelsea in second, who are a point behind. Arsenal are third and also have a game on United, coming into this game three points off Marc Skinner's side. 4th placed Manchester City are level on points with Arsenal but with a worse goal difference.

United boss Marc Skinner in tonight's programme notes: "We know Arsenal's strengths and where they can hurt us, but we're confident in our abilities to defend against that and we have belief in ourselves: belief that we can be consistent in our approach, and belief that we can show aggression throughout".

Teyah Goldie returns to the Arsenal squad after a lengthy spell sidelined with an ACL injury for over a year.

For Arsenal, the talented Kathrine Kuhl makes her first league start since joining the club in the January transfer window. The nineteen year old scored on her debut in the FA Cup against Leeds and has impressed in a number of midfield cameos from the bench.

So Nikita Parris starts against her former side- it was not a successful season for the pacy forward with Arsenal last season, but it's no surprise to see Marc Skinner start her today with a real point to prove.

Manchester United: Earps, Battle, Mannion, Blundell, Toone, Zelem, Galton, Ladd, Le Tissier, Parris, Russo. Arsenal: Zinsberger, Wienroither, Wubben-Moy, Rafaelle, Maritz, Williamson, Walti, Maanum, Pelova, Kuhl, Blackstenius.

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