Arsenal will hope to construct on their 2-2 draw in opposition to Man Metropolis within the WSL once they journey to face Leicester Metropolis this weekend.
Jonas Eidevall’s aspect have already performed quite a lot of video games this season as a consequence of their involvement within the Champions League, however they opened their WSL account with a 2-2 dwelling draw in opposition to Manchester Metropolis final weekend. Frida Maanum and Beth Mead had been the goalscorers on the Emirates.
The Foxes, however, started their 2024/25 marketing campaign away at Liverpool. After falling behind to a Sophie Roman Haug header within the first half, Jutta Rantala levelled the scoreline within the second half.
Arsenal completed third within the standings final season, so the Gunners will hope to push up the desk this time period and problem for main honours. Leicester have begun a brand new period beneath supervisor Amandine Miquel, so this will likely be considerably of a transition 12 months for the membership.
Right here’s 90min’s preview of Sunday’s conflict on the King Energy.
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Liverpool 1-1 Leicester Metropolis – 22/09/24 |
Arsenal 4-0 BK Hacken – 26/09/24 |
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Arsenal 2-2 Manchester Metropolis – 22/09/24 |
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BK Hacken 1-0 Arsenal – 18/09/24 |
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Talking forward of Sunday’s recreation, Miquel confirmed there aren’t any new accidents within the squad, and people who travelled to Merseyside to face Liverpool will likely be out there once more this weekend. Nonetheless, they do have a long run absentee in Lena Petermann.
The ahead suffered a knee harm throughout their pre-season tour in Australia, in order that they’re permitting time for her to get well. As it’s irritation ache, her workload is being intently managed, however she will likely be unavailable for Sunday’s assembly with Arsenal.
Hannah Cain is the long run absentee after she suffered one other ACL harm on the finish of final 12 months. Miquel couldn’t present a precise timeframe on her return, however did affirm the Wales worldwide is progressing effectively, and so they hope to have her out there for choice once more quickly.
Leicester Metropolis predicted lineup vs Arsenal (4-3-3): Kop; Bott, Howard, Thibaud, Cayman; Tierney, Mace, Momiki; Rantala, Mouchon, GoodwinÂ
Leah Williamson has been unavailable for the final couple of video games as a consequence of concussion. She missed Thursday evening’s Champions League conflict in opposition to BK Hacken, and Jonas Eidevall is but to offer a timeframe on her return.
Lina Hurtig took half in staff coaching this week, whereas Steph Catley skilled individually. Each missed the midweek recreation in opposition to Hacken, nevertheless it stays to be seen whether or not they are going to be match to face Leicester Metropolis.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Leicester Metropolis (4-2-3-1): Zinsberger; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Codina, McCabe; Little, Cooney-Cross; Foord, Maanum, Caldentey; Russo
Arsenal have had a tricky week in opposition to Manchester Metropolis within the WSL and BK Hacken within the Champions League. Nonetheless, they checked out their scientific greatest on Thursday evening as they secured their place within the group stage of the European competitors.
Eidevall will hope his staff’s Champions League kind can translate into a powerful league efficiency this weekend. They’ve a powerful document in opposition to the Foxes, so it’s probably this match will likely be no totally different.
It’s too early to know simply how aggressive Leicester Metropolis will likely be this season as they’re working beneath a brand new supervisor. Nonetheless, if their efficiency in opposition to Liverpool is something to go by, they received’t be crushed simply.
