On Sunday, the Gunners travel to Copperjax Community Stadium to face London City Lionesses for the first time since week one of the WSL season.
The home side are currently sixth in the table, having lost their two most recent fixtures against Manchester United and Everton. This mid table position puts them in a strong position in their debut WSL season.
**Arsenal**sit in fourth, however they have two games in hand against Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion due to scheduling clashes and weather conditions respectively. The North London team are currently in great form having lost just one WSL game this season, back in October against Manchester City.
The most recent clash between the two sides resulted in a 4-1 win for Arsenal.
London City Lionesses
January signing Delphine Cascarino has not yet made her club debut due to injury - there is currently no update on when she will return to the pitch.
Another key absence for London City is Australia defender Alanna Kennedy, who is currently with her national team competing in the Women’s Asian Cup.
Arsenal
The away side are also missing players due to the Asian Cup; Steph Catley, Kyra Cooney-Cross, and Caitlin Foord are all away representing Australia.
In more positive news, manager **Renée Slegers**has confirmed that Beth Mead will be back in the match day squad this weekend, having missed the international break with the Lionesses due to a hairline fracture in her shin.
Predicted Lineups
London City Lionesses
Lete; Fernandez, Goldie, Sangaré, Pattinson; Kumagai, Geyoro; Godfrey, Asllani, Parris; Goodwin
Arsenal
Borbe; Fox, Williamson, Codina, McCabe; Little, Caldentey; Smith, Maanum, Russo; Blackstenius
Key Players
London City Lionesses - Poppy Pattinson
The 25 year-old left back has made seven league appearances so far this season, and recently received her first senior call up with the England national team.
With Kennedy missing from London City’s squad, Pattinson will be key in strengthening their defence this weekend.
Arsenal - Kim Little
Arsenal’s midfielder and captain hit 400 club appearances in February, and despite being the oldest player in the squad shows no sign of slowing down.
Little’s leadership in the midfield will be crucial in Arsenal’s efforts to battle it out towards the top of the league table.
Match Details
This fixture will take place at the Copperjax Community Stadium, Bromley.
Kick off is at 11:55am on Sunday 15th March.
The game will be available to watch live on Sky Sports.