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Arsenal and Manchester City W clash in a thrilling encounter
Arsenal W and Manchester City W played an exciting match at the Emirates Stadium, with a final score of 3-2 in favor of Manchester City W.
The game began with an early goal from Frida Leonhardsen-Maanum for Arsenal W in the 8th minute, assisted by Stina Blackstenius. However, Manchester City W responded with a goal from Vivianne Miedema in the 42nd minute, tying the score.
In the second half, Manchester City W took the lead with a goal from Jess Park in the 59th minute. Arsenal W tried to recover, making several substitutions, but Manchester City W kept the pressure on and extended their lead with a goal from Beth Mead in the 81st minute.
In the final minutes, Manchester City W received five yellow cards, but managed to hold on to their lead and secure the victory.
Arsenal W had 42% possession and made 16 shots, 5 of which were on target. Manchester City W controlled 58% of the possession and made 15 shots, 7 on target. Both teams had 3 corners.
The game was played at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 22, 2024, as part of the first round of the FA WSL regular season. The referee for the game was A. Byrne.
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Substitutions manchester city w: at minute 40 A. Kennedy came in and L. Ouahabi went out., at minute 74 C. Kelly came in and A. Fujino went out., at minute 74 M. Fowler came in and V. Miedema went out.
Substitutions arsenal w: at minute 63 B. Mead came in and C. Foord went out., at minute 63 A. Russo came in and S. Blackstenius went out., at minute 73 R. Kafaji came in and F. Leonhardsen-Maanum went out., at minute 73 L. Walti came in and K. Cooney-Cross went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Arsenal W
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