Overview
- United right-back Jayde Riviere was sent off in the 65th minute for a second yellow after a late challenge on Caitlin Foord.
- Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce produced a string of key saves to preserve United’s clean sheet under heavy late pressure.
- United threatened early through a Fridolina Rolfo header tipped onto the bar by Anneke Borbe, while Arsenal later squandered several chances.
- Arsenal captain Leah Williamson made her first league start of the season following recovery from a Euro 2025 knee injury.
- Renee Slegers signed a new three-year contract to 2029 earlier Friday, as City lead on 30 points and Chelsea sit second on 24 with a game in hand.