Arsenal pushed Manchester City to the penultimate matchday of the English Women’s Super League calendar, but their draw with Brighton & Hove Albion mathematically ended their title push.
**Everton**’s current total of 20 points is four worse off than last campaign, but the gap to relegation play-off side Leicester City is still a healthy 11 points, meaning they will be competing in the top tier for a tenth consecutive season.
Although **Arsenal**’s season ended in heartbreak both continentally and domestically, their defence has shone this campaign, and they can still earn a place in the top two and will certainly eye up all three points at the Emirates on Wednesday.
The Gunners will be hoping to secure second place for this season by achieving at least four points in their last two games, so Renee Slegers will aim to have a full-strength squad available for this clash.
Alessia Russo is the big name expected to start, as she looks to add to her impressive 11 league goals. Going forward, the Lioness will have certain firepower around her, including the likes of Mariona Caldentey and Olivia Smith.
Following their 4-1 defeat by Chelsea last time out, **Everton**’s schedule does not get any nicer – with the Toffees failing to win any of their last 16 meetings with the North London side.
Ornella Vignolia has starred for the Merseyside team this season, however, with the 21-year-old registering four goals and an assist this campaign. She will be hoping to bag on Wednesday, and if she does, Everton will surpass the 24-goal mark for the first time since the 2022/23 WSL season.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal: Borbe; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Codina, Hinds, Holmberg; Little, Maanum; Caldentey, Russo, Smith.
Everton: Brosnan; Blundell, Pacheco, Stenevik, Fernandez Vila; Galli, Momiki, Wheeler, Vignola; Payne, Gago
Key Players
Arsenal – Alessia Russo
Russo has hit her blistering best in recent weeks. Despite her side narrowly missing out on a chance to defend their UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy, she has scored three goals and recorded two assists in her last three games in all competitions.
Only Khadija Shaw and Kirsty Hanson have bagged more times in the league this season than Russo, and her contributions with the ball in the final third are exactly what makes her such a valuable asset to Sarina Wiegman.
The Gunners reside a point behind Chelsea with a game in hand, and Russo will be at the forefront of what could be an exciting assault on a dodgy Toffees defence as they seek maximum points.
Match Details
This Women’s Super League fixture is due to take place in London, England, at the Emirates Stadium.
The clash will take place on Wednesday, May 13th at 19:00 BST.
UK viewers will be able to watch the game live on NOW TV, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports+.
Referee: Grace Lowe.