Freddie Cardy at Emirates Stadium
Full time: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United!A huge win for the Gunners, who deservedly overcome Marc Skinner’s side and remind Man City and Chelsea that they are still in the WSL title raceAnd all in front of a record, sold-out crowd! pic.twitter.com/GoVv4XIh87
— Freddie Cardy (@CardyFreddie) February 17, 2024
Player ratings:
Sabrina D’Angelo 7.5/10
Saved from Geyse and Nikita Parris in the second half before a brilliant stop to deny Rachel Williams. Will be frustrated to throw away her clean sheet after a cross burst through her hands in added time and Lucia Garcia scored.
Steph Catley 8/10
Came up against the dangerous Geyse and battled well, particularly after diving in with her head to try and make a block that led to her receiving treatment and coming off.
Lotte Wubben-Moy 9/10
Aggressive in the tackle and strong one-on-one, timing her challenges well, and was named player of the match. No Williamson, no problem, thanks to Wubben-Moy’s excellence.
Jonas Eidevall on Lotte Wubben-Moy: “We have to acknowledge the levels that she has been playing at this season and see how much she develops… it’s something that the whole club should be very proud of. She’s Arsenal through and through.” pic.twitter.com/pYsKGAS2cn
— Freddie Cardy (@CardyFreddie) February 17, 2024
Laia Codina 7.5/10
Started after Williamson was ruled out and made some early errors before settling into the game.
Katie McCabe 8/10
Delivered the corner that forced Geyse’s own goal. Replaced Fox at right-back and was booked for shoving Ella Toone to the floor.
Lia Walti 8.5/10
Arsenal’s January player of the month was excellent in midfield
Victoria Pelova 7.5/10
Played some good through balls to service Arsenal’s attackers. Replaced at half time by Kyra Cooney-Cross.
Kim Little 8.5/10
Commemorated for making 300 Arsenal appearances by Vic Akers before kick-off. Scored a calm penalty to make it 3-0, sending Earps the wrong way. Arsenal are always a better team with their captain in midfield.
Cloe Lacasse 9/10
Switched on at the back post to head home after Zelem’s clearance picked out the in-form Canadian forward, rewarding Jonas Eidevall for starting her. Dropped to right-back when Catley went off late on.
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) February 17, 2024
10/10 for the goal celebration, that's for sure.
Stina Blackstenius 7.5/10
Played on the shoulder of the last defender and worked hard. A surprise selection upfront but a player who always seems to perform up against Manchester United. Should have scored when she went one-on-one with Earps, who made a smart save.
Beth Mead 8/10
Took up good positions in the penalty area, and won the penalty for Little to score. Hit the post twice in the second half- so unfortunate to not get on the scoresheet in a confident outing.
Kyra Cooney-Cross (Sub, half-time) 7.5/10
Introduced with Jonas Eidevall looking to control the second half.
Alessia Russo (Sub, 66’) 7/10
Came up against the club she joined Arsenal from and was useful upfront.
Frida Maanum (Sub, 75’)
Vivianne Miedema (Sub, 75’)
Caitlin Foord (Sub, 83’)
Subs not used: Manu Zinsberger, Sarah Bouhaddi, Katie Reid, Vivienne Lia.
