Blackstenius’ First Goal For Arsenal Denies United Win Over League Leaders
Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji
Swedish forward, Stina Blackstenius scored her first goal for Arsenal FC Women to salvage a point for ten-player Arsenal in Saturday’s Barclays English FA Women’s Super League (WSL) game.
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Manchester United midfielder Katie Zelem’s set-pieces were on point throughout the game and led to the opening goal after 10 minutes, Russo rising highest to head home despite calls for a foul by Hayley Ladd in the build-up.
Leah Galton almost doubled United’s lead when Signe Bruun’s shot was parried into her path by Manuela Zinsberger, but she could not convert from a tight angle.
Arsenal belatedly came into the game and began to find the dangerous Vivianne Miedema, who saw an effort tipped onto the bar by Mary Earps. The Dutch international then fired wide after a brilliant link-up play with Jordan Nobbs.
Ella Toone fired a gilt-edged chance wide for the visitors before Arsenal’s task became much tougher in the 75th minute when McCabe received a second yellow card for a strong tackle on Ona Batlle.
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Despite their disadvantage, the Gunners levelled just four minutes later when Blackstenius slotted past Earps to secure her side a hard-fought and vital point.
Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the WSL table with 30 points from 13 games ahead of Chelsea.
Meanwhile…
Chelsea with two outstanding games can close the gap on Arsenal to two points with a win against in-form Manchester City.
Chelsea holds a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions since losing 4-0 to Wolfsburg in the group stage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Manchester City on its part holds a nine-game unbeaten run in all competitions since a 2-1 loss to Manchester United on November 17, 2021.
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