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Ten-Player Manchester United Hold Arsenal to Goalless Draw at the Emirates

The result keeps Arsenal a point ahead of United in the Champions League race after Phallon Tullis-Joyce preserved a clean sheet in the WSL’s 2026 opener.

Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Arsenal v Manchester United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 10, 2026 Manchester United's Jayde Riviere is shown a red card by referee Abigail Byrne Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Arsenal v Manchester United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 10, 2026 Arsenal's Kim Little in action with Manchester United's Jess Park Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Arsenal v Manchester United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 10, 2026 Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey in action with Manchester United's Jess Park Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Arsenal v Manchester United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 10, 2026 Arsenal's Leah Williamson in action with Manchester United's Hinata Miyazawa Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn

Overview

  • United right-back Jayde Riviere was dismissed in the 65th minute for a second yellow after a late challenge on Caitlin Foord, leaving the visitors with 10 players.
  • Arsenal controlled the contest with 25 attempts but managed only six on target, continuing recent struggles to finish chances.
  • Phallon Tullis-Joyce delivered multiple crucial saves, including a late stop from Victoria Pelova, to secure United’s point.
  • The draw leaves Arsenal third on 23 points after 12 matches, one ahead of fourth-placed United; Manchester City lead the table with 30 and Chelsea sit second on 24.
  • Arsenal captain Leah Williamson made her first league start of the season after injury, while United debuts were handed to January signings Lea Schüller and Hanna Lundkvist.