Match Preview: Leicester City vs Arsenal

On Matchday Two of the Women’s Super League, Leicester City will take on Arsenal at their home ground, King Power Stadium, on Sunday 29th of September at 15:00pm. 

How did each team’s first match of the Women’s Super League go? 

Leicester City faced Liverpool away on Sunday 22nd of September. 

 This game finished as a 1-1 draw. The goalscorer who equalised the game in the 53rd minute was Jutta Rantala. 

 Jutta Rantala is a tactical forward who joined Leicester City at the start of the 2023/24 season and has scored seven goals and she has assisted five in all games.  

Arsenal played Manchester City at The Emirates Stadium on Sunday 22nd of September. 

 This game finished as a 2-2 draw.  

The goalscorers for this game was Frida Maanum and Beth Mead.  

Frida Maanum opened the score line in the 8th minute. 

 Frida Maanum has been a standout player for The Gunners.  

She is a key midfielder, who has scored and assisted in many counter attacking moments.  

Previous matchups between the two sides: 

During previous matchups, Arsenal have won their last six games against Leicester City.  

The biggest score line against the two sides was 5-0 to The Arsenal.  

However last season, Leicester City managed to put two goals past Arsenal in the first half, with Arsenal then scoring six in the second half. 

What will the new signings for both teams bring to this match? 

One standout player so far for Arsenal is Mariona Caldentey.  

She has brought technique and skill to the midfield. She played her first WSL match against Manchester City as well as playing Women’s Champions League games.  

A potential debutant for Arsenal is Dutch Goalkeeper, Daphne Van Domselaar. She is a world class Goalkeeper as we have seen on the International stage. 

A standout player for The Foxes is Ruby Mace. Having previously played in the WSL for Manchester City, she joined Leicester City with a lot of experience.  

She is a tactical midfielder and a young talent who has a bright future.  

Where to watch The Foxes take on The Gunners: 

Tune into The WSL YouTube Channel at 15:00pm on Sunday 29th September 2024 to see if Leicester City can break Arsenal’s win streak or if Arsenal can hold on to their win streak for another exciting matchup between the two teams.  

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