Manchester United host Arsenal in an early meeting of two Women’s Super League title challengers.
United finished second to Chelsea in the WSL title race last season with Arsenal third, and both clubs will be looking to stop the Blues from winning a fifth consecutive title this campaign.
Marc Skinner’s side found an injury-time winner to defeat Aston Villa away from home in their opening fixture last weekend, while Arsenal were stunned by Liverpool in front of a record WSL crowd at the Emirates.
The Gunners will therefore need to respond and a second consecutive defeat to start the season would be another early setback to their WSL title hopes.
United, who won both meetings against Arsenal last season, will also come up against former striker Alessia Russo, after the England star switched to the Gunners at the end of her contract this summer.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Women’s Super League clash and get all the latest football odds and tips here.
What time is Manchester United vs Arsenal?
The match will kick off at 7:30pm BST on Friday 6 October and will be played at Leigh Sports Village.
How can I watch it?
The WSL clash will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with build-up starting on the latter at 7pm on Friday night.
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What is the team news?
Manchester United lost Scotland international Emma Watson to an ACL injury before the start of the season but have reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of facing Arsenal. The new signing and Brazil international Geyse had her first start of the campaign against Villa and is set to stay in Skinner’s line-up.
Arsenal striker Alessia Russo should start against her former club. Beth Mead is close to a return but remains out for his one, as are Leah Williamson and Vivianne Miedema.
Predicted line-ups
Manchester United: Earps; Blundell, Le Tissier, Turner, George; Ladd, Zelem; Garcia, Toone, Galton; Geyse
Arsenal: Zinsberger; Lacasse. Wubben-Moy, Ilestedt, Catley; Walti, Little, Maanum; McCabe, Foord; Russo
Prediction
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
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