Player ratings:

Daphne van Domselaar 8/10

Made her Arsenal debut in goal after signing from Aston Villa in the summer. Tipped Jutta Rantala’s powerful shot onto the crossbar. Made two crucial saves late on.

Manu is the very definition of "supportive". Also, definitely a debut to celebrate, cracking saves at the end to help us keep 3 points ?? @Boodlepim | Shot for @GoonerFanzine pic.twitter.com/QAk6GGjBDA

— Suzy (@Boodlepim) September 29, 2024

Katie McCabe 6/10

Wasteful from set-pieces, with her and Beth Mead struggling to get their deliveries right from corners.

Lotte Wubben-Moy 7/10

Vocal at the back to try and up Arsenal’s intensity. Stepped up in the closing stages to get Arsenal over the line.

Laia Codina 7/10

Good on the ball again- a consistent performer so far this season.

Emily Fox 6.5/10

Replaced Laura Wienroither after the warm-up and eased back into the side, despite being denied a much-needed rest.

Lia Walti 6.5/10

Played at the base of midfield to allow Kyra Cooney-Cross to push forward.

Kyra Cooney-Cross 6.5/10

Not her most free-flowing display, replaced by Kim Little in the second half.

Caitlin Foord 6/10

Had to move to left-back when McCabe was replaced by Kafaji.

Frida Maanum 7.5/10

Found pockets of space but struggled to use the ball effectively. An easy finish to give Arsenal the lead, her third in a row in all competitions.

Beth Mead 6/10

Replaced with over half an hour remaining.

Alessia Russo 7/10

Limited to half-chances but did well to set up Maanum’s goal after a loose pass. Dropped into the number ten role when Stina Blackstenius came on.

Kim Little (Sub, 58’) 6.5/10

Settled the midfield down, a reassuring presence.

Stina Blackstenius (Sub, 58’) 5.5/10

Came on upfront but never got into the game.

Mariona Caldentey (Sub, 58’) 6/10

Added some fresh energy on the left wing

Rosa Kafaji (Sub, 72’) 6/10

Should have scored in injury time after beating two defenders, but her shot was saved.

Katie Reid (Sub, 90+6’)

Subs not used: Zinsberger, Kuhl, Godfrey.