Match summary

Manchester City W edged Arsenal W 3–2 in a hard-fought contest at Academy Stadium, Manchester on 4 October 2025 (FA WSL). Half-time: 1–0. The scoring started in the 36’ when K. Shaw (assist: K. Casparij) — Normal Goal struck for Manchester City W. The decisive moment arrived in the 88’, courtesy of I. Beney — Normal Goal for Manchester City W. Possession finished Manchester City W 47% – Arsenal W 53%. Shots on target: Manchester City W 9 vs Arsenal W 7.

Reviewed by the Queen of the Pitch team.

Goals

• Manchester City W 36’ — K. Shaw (assist: K. Casparij) — Normal Goal
• Arsenal W 46’ — M. Caldentey (assist: E. Fox) — Normal Goal
• Manchester City W 61’ — K. Casparij — Normal Goal
• Arsenal W 83’ — C. Kelly (assist: S. Blackstenius) — Normal Goal
• Manchester City W 88’ — I. Beney — Normal Goal

Substitutions

• Manchester City W 60’ — G. Clinton ⟶ I. Beney
• Arsenal W 68’ — C. Foord ⟶ B. Mead
• Arsenal W 68’ — O. Smith ⟶ C. Kelly
• Arsenal W 68’ — V. Pelova ⟶ S. Blackstenius
• Manchester City W 76’ — V. Miedema ⟶ L. Coombs
• Arsenal W 80’ — M. Caldentey ⟶ K. Cooney-Cross
• Arsenal W 80’ — K. Little ⟶ F. Leonhardsen-Maanum
• Manchester City W 90+2’ — L. Blindkilde ⟶ S. Lohmann

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