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Arsenal Held by Aston Villa as Parker Scores Stoppage-Time Equaliser

Wasteful finishing left Arsenal vulnerable to a stoppage-time set piece that cost them a chance to go top of the WSL.

Overview

  • Frida Maanum put Arsenal ahead inside 10 minutes after Mariona Caldentey intercepted a loose pass from Missy Bo Kearns and fed the Norwegian to finish.
  • Arsenal controlled the contest with 19 shots and 46 touches in the box but failed to convert a second goal.
  • Substitute Lucy Parker leveled in added time, turning in from close range after Arsenal failed to clear a Wilms corner.
  • The result makes it back-to-back league draws for Arsenal with only one goal scored across those games and denies them a move to the summit before Sunday’s fixtures.
  • Manager Renee Slegers said the team has dropped four points in four matches and lacked urgency in the area, stressing they need to learn quickly.