Manchester United vs Arsenal LIVE: Women’s Super League result, final score as Lacasse scores late Gunners equaliser
Arsenal travel to Manchester United in the second round of fixtures in the WSL on Friday night
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Arsenal’s Chloe Lacasse scores a late equaliser to ensure her side left the game against Manchester United at the Leigh Sports Village with a point.
Arsenal suffered a shock home defeat to Liverpool in the first WSL game last weekend, after failing to reach the group stages of the Champions League last month, but bounced back to secure a 2-2 draw against United.
Arsenal may feel aggrieved they did not get more from the game, with two stunning goals, while United’s came from mistakes from their opponents rather than any particular amount of individual skill, unlike Lacasse’s stunning strike in stoppage time to level the game.
It has been a rocky start to the season for Jonas Eidevall’s side, despite the talisman signing of Alessia Russo from Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
Manchester United - under Marc Skinner - won their first match against Aston Villa 2-1.
Follow all the action from the clash at Leigh Sports Village here:
WSL: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
39’ The crowd have been in good voice so far, and it has been a good game, but not a lot of chances on offer for either side, and most of the possession and play has taken part in the middle third of the pitch.
When United have got forward, Arsenal have been quick to get back and prevent any opportunity to get closer to the goal than the outside of the box.
WSL: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
37’ Arsenal are trying to play the ball through, but aren’t quite finding the killer pass. They are either over-hit or lacking accuracy, but it is good intent from Eidevall’s side so far.
WSL: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
35’ United and Galton break again, but Arsenal are able to hook the ball clear. This game has not had a lot of chances, but there have been two goals scored so far.
WSL: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
33’ Geyse and Manchester United should have had a free kick there when Beattie was holding back the striker, but the referee has waved play on.
WSL: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
33’ United have picked up since going a goal behind with two shots on target since going behind, a marked improvement from how they started and they were rewarded with an equaliser.
That being said, Arsenal look dangerous every time they go forward here.
WSL: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
31’ United will want to make the most of that having been gifted a way to level the tie. Galton pounced well, but it was a mistake the goalkeeper will not want to see again.
GOAL! Galton WSL: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
28’ It was an absolute howler, the goalkeeper D’Angelo comes off her line to clear it, completely misses it and United have been handed an equaliser from one of the worst mistakes that could be seen this season!
WSL: Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
26’ The boos ring out as there’s a pause to allow two players who had just been checked out (one from each team) back onto the field, but the game gets underway again fairly quickly.
WSL: Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
23’ Arsenal have another break, but this one is offside. They are playing a high line and there’s a lot of space behind that back line, and the Gunners have the pace to do it.
WSL: Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
21’ Earps is equal to a long ball but has to be quick off her line to prevent a probing ball through from Arsenal finding its mark.
Arsenal have dominated in the midfield so far.
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