The Gunners missed the opportunity to close the gap on leaders Man City and Chelsea after Jayde Riviere’s red card
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Referee Abigail Byrne shows a red card to Jayde Riviere
Referee Abigail Byrne shows a red card to Jayde Riviere (WSL Football via Getty Images)
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Arsenal missed a golden opportunity to close the gap at the top of the Women's Super League as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, despite the visitors playing the final 25 minutes with 10 players.
United right back Jayde Riviere was sent off in the 65th minute after picking up a second yellow card for a late challenge on forward Caitlin Foord, but Arsenal failed to make their numerical advantage count.
Both sides created chances. United came closest early on when Fridolina Rolfo's header was tipped on to the bar by Arsenal goalkeeper Anneke Borbe. At the other end, United's Phallon Tullis-Joyce denied Olivia Smith from close range after a defensive mix-up.
The match marked the return of Arsenal captain Leah Williamson, who made her first league start of the season after recovering from a knee injury sustained during Euro 2025, which England won.
Her comeback is a boost for manager Renee Slegers, who signed a new three-year contract earlier on Friday to remain at the club until 2029 after guiding Arsenal to their second Women's Champions League title last year.
The result leaves Arsenal third on 23 points after 12 matches, one point ahead of United in fourth. Manchester City lead the table with 30 points, while defending champions Chelsea are second on 24. City and Chelsea have a game in hand.
Reuters