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      Jorge Vilda to become Morocco women’s boss a month after being fired from Spain head coach job

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      JORGE VILDA is set to return to coaching just over a month after being axed from his role as Spain Women’s boss. The controversial head coach will take charge of Morocco Women’s national team with an official unveiling scheduled on Sunday. 
      Jorge Vilda is to become Morocco women’s coach and sporting directorCredit: AFP
      The unveiling of Vilda as the Atlas Lionesses’ new boss comes 40 days after he was sacked from his role as Spain women’s head coachCredit: Getty
      Vilda, 42, was dismissed from his role as boss of the Women’s World Cup winners two weeks and two days after they won the tournament for the first time on August 20. 
      The firing of the football coach, followed the repercussions that occurred after former Spain FA President Luis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss of Jenni Hermoso. 
      The  ex-Spanish FA chief, 46, kissed Hermoso on the mouth during a medal presentation ceremony for this year’s World Cup winners.
      The incident occurred following Spain’s 1-0 defeat of England in the contest final in Sydney, Australia. 
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      Afterwards the former Barcelona striker, 33, who is her national side’s all-time record scorer, said the kiss was non-consensual.
      It is an allegation which Rubiales denies. 
      Vilda’s sacking last month came ten days after Rubiales was suspended from his job as Spanish FA president
      His former boss would later resign from the post in September following his suspension.
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      Former La Roja gaffer Vilda came under fire for applauding his ex-boss during an emergency Spanish FA assembly.
      During the gathering Rubiales initially refused to quit his role as president following his controversial kiss. 
      Vilda’s impending appointment as Morocco Women’s head coach comes while he is under investigation as part of an alleged sexual assault and coercion case against Rubiales.
      The case was brought to court by Hermoso following the kiss incident.
      Vilda is set to replace Reynald Pedros at the helm of the 2022 Women’s African Cup of Nations finalists. 
      In August the Frenchman guided the team to the World Cup’s last 16 stage with Morocco reaching the tournament’s knockout stage for the first time in their history.
      However Pedros was axed from his role following the team losing two friendly fixtures to Zambia  last month including a 6-2 defeat at home. 
      They are due to play Namibia in November over two legs in round two of CAF’s Women’s Olympic qualifying tournament. 
      Reports in Spain claim Champions League-winning coach Lluis Cortez turned down the chance to become Morocco’s head coach prior to Vilda’s appointment. 
      Morocco made history by reaching the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup for the first time this yearCredit: Alamy
      Spanish sports journalist Andrea Pelaez claimed former Barcelona boss rejected the job upon learning that Vilda would be joining his set-up. 
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      It is thought the ex-La Roja boss was initially expected to become a technical director of grassroots. 
      However he will become the team’s coach and sporting director. More

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      Beth Mead back in full training in boost for Arsenal before Emirates clash with Aston Villa

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      BETH MEAD has given Arsenal a huge boost with the forward back in full training for the first time since her return to fitness from a serious knee injury. The WSL ace, 28, was put through her paces earlier today with her team-mates before their Emirates duel with Aston Villa.
      Beth Mead did some training with her team-mates earlier this term and is now back in full sessionsCredit: Getty
      The WSL star, who helped Arsenal win the league in 2019, is nearing a return to action for Jonas Eidevall’s sideCredit: Getty
      The Gunners fans’ favourite took part in a behind-closed-doors training match with Arsenal’s women’s youth players on Wednesday. 
      Her last appearance for Jonas Eidevall’s team was last November during their 3-2 loss to Manchester United in the league at the Emirates.
      Back then the Euros Golden Boot winner ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament.
      The injury saw her sidelined for the rest of last season with the WSL star missing also this summer’s World Cup.
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      Mead’s return to full training comes at a time of mixed results for the Gunners so far this term.
      Eidevall’s side, who finished third in the WSL season, have picked up one point from their first two top-flight games.
      The league cup holders fell to a surprise 1-0 season-opening loss to Liverpool before going on to earn a point on the road against Manchester United last Friday. 
      The WSL giants also fell to a surprise loss to Paris FC in the Women’s Champions League.
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      The Gunners, who reached the contest semis this year, were knocked out of the tournament’s qualifiers after losing a penalty shootout. 
      During the season before her knee injury, Mead notched up 11 goals and eight assists in 20 WSL games. 
      And her stunning displays on the international stage help England win the Women’s Euros for the first time last summer.
      The forward finished as the tournament’s top scorer bagging six goals.
      This Sunday will see Mead’s side chase their first win of the season when they host Villa, who they have beaten four times in six WSL encounters.  
      Rachel Daly and her Aston Villa pals will take on Arsenal at the Emirates with both teams chasing their first wins this seasonCredit: Getty
      So far the club have sold more than 32,500 tickets for the fixture which kicks off at 2:00 pm at the Emirates on October 15.
      The last meeting between the rivals ended in a 2-0 away loss for the Gunners on the final day of last season. 
      However this term Villa are yet to pick up a point after losing to Manchester United and Liverpool in their season-opening matches. More

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      Glamorous footballer Alisha Lehmann reveals superstar rapper Drake slid into her DMs to make surprising request

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      ALISHA LEHMANN has revealed she received a surprising request from rapper Drake.The Canadian superstar slid into her DMs to ask the Aston Villa star for a piece of memorabilia.
      Alisha Lehmann has revealed Drake slid in her DMs to make a surprising requestCredit: Getty
      Drake asked Lehmann for one of her jerseysCredit: Getty
      Lehmann was asked if she could send Drake one of her football shirts.
      Speaking on the DirTea Talk podcast, she explained: “That was only three days ago. Drake wrote to me! He asked me for a jersey.”
      She also revealed on the podcast that another A-list celebrity had offered her £90,000 for a night of passion.
      As for Drake, his interest in football has previously seen him make headlines for placing massive bets on matches.
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      Ahead of last year’s World Cup final, he revealed he had placed a £814,000 wager on Argentina to beat France in normal time.
      Unfortunately for the musician, the match ended 2-2 after 90 minutes, with Argentina instead winning on penalties.
      Lehmann has become one of women’s football’s most recognisable stars off the pitch.
      With 15.5million Instagram followers, the Switzerland international is the most-followed female footballer in the world.
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      Lehmann revealed the request on the DirTea Talk podcastCredit: instagram
      The Aston Villa star is the most-followed female footballer in the worldCredit: instagram
      Each of her posts are said to be worth a staggering £240,000 thanks to her follower count.
      Meanwhile, she recently became the first female athlete to sign a marketing deal with Prime, the sports drink owned by KSI and Logan Paul.
      On the field, she joined Aston Villa in 2021 following spells with Young Boys, West Ham and Everton.
      She has since scored 10 goals in 54 appearances for Villa and signed a new three-year deal back in August.
      Lehmann has also started both of the club’s first two Women’s Super League matches so far this season.
      Prior to the start of the campaign, the 24-year-old was a part of Switzerland’s Women’s World Cup squad.
      The forward made two appearances as the Swiss side reached the round of 16.
      Lehmann recently signed a new three-year deal with VillaCredit: Getty
      She also starred for Switzerland at this summer’s Women’s World CupCredit: Getty More

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      A-list celeb offered me £90k for night of passion, reveals ‘world’s sexiest footballer’ Aston Villa star Alisha Lehmann

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      ASTON Villa star Alisha Lehmann has revealed she turned down an Indecent Proposal – after a celebrity offered £90,000 for a night of love.The Swiss international – dubbed the “world’s sexiest footballer” – is one of the Women’s Super League’s highest-profile players.
      Alisha Lehmann said she received an Indecent Proposal from an A-list starCredit: instagram
      Aston Villa striker Lehmann is known as the world’s sexiest footballer
      Openly bisexual Lehmann joined Villa in 2021 after spells with West Ham and Everton.
      The 24-year-old striker was previously in a relationship with Swiss national teammate Ramona Bachmann before dating her Villa clubmate Douglas Luiz.
      She has now claimed an international A-lister offered her big money for sex while she was in America.
      The alleged scenario evokes the 1993 movie smash Indecent Proposal, where a billionaire stranger offers Demi Moore’s character $1million to spend a night with her.
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      Lehmann made her revelations in the Dir Tea Talk podcast, hosted by German rapper Shirin David.
      She described the man as “internationally” famous but declined to name him.
      She recalled: “I was in Miami, my favourite place, and I met some friends at a club.
      “I got a message on my mobile, which I didn’t reply to, but the same person then messaged the bodyguard looking after me.
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      “The texts came from a very well known person.  We had previously bumped into one another at an event.
      “The message said: ‘I will pay Alisha 100,000 Swiss francs to spend a night with her.’
      “But my answer was – no way! And just 100,000?”
      Lehmann claimed her bodyguard then received further messages, this time from the star’s agent, begging the footballer to accept his client’s offer.
      She added: “The crazy thing is that I still have his message on my phone.  It is a bit stupid.
      “Is it from a footballer? I cannot reveal his name.
      “But he is very, very well known on an international level.”
      Alisha, who regularly posts stunning pics to her 15.5million Instagram followers, makes no secret of the fact that she fancies both men and women.
      She is thought to be paid just £160,000 a year by Villa, but makes many times more from sponsorships thanks to her glam image.
      She poses in a variety of sexy outfits in her 2024 calendar – but insists her humble upbringing keeps her grounded.
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      She says of growing up in a village: “We just played street football all day.
      “This makes me so humble.”
      Alisha Lehmann poses in sexy boots for her new calendar
      She regularly posts stunning pictures on Instagram More

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      England Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps’ shirts sell out hours after going on sale – and now fetching huge sums on eBay

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      NIKE finally released Mary Earps England shirts on Monday – only for them to sell out in a matter of hours.Earps, 30, was left “hugely disappointed” ahead of this summer’s Women’s World Cup after the sportswear company failed to put any goalkeeper shirts on sale.
      Nike finally released Mary Earps shirts on MondayCredit: Getty
      Some sold for double the retail price on eBay
      The Manchester United star also revealed that she had been “fighting behind closed doors” and “trying to go through the correct channels” in a bid to find a solution.
      Nike initially decided against selling the shirts, but they made a U-turn in August and announced that a limited quantity would be released.
      And on Monday morning, exactly 50 days after the World Cup final, they were finally put on sale.
      Three colour options – pink, green and yellow – were available to fans with ‘Earps 1’ on the back.
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      The shirts were priced at £99.95 on the official Nike website, but some have since been put up on eBay for DOUBLE the price.
      Two shirts – one yellow and one pink – have been sold for an astonishing £199.99.
      Another two have both been sold for £159.99 and one has gone for £174.99.
      Earps took to Instagram on Monday evening to confirm that Nike will be putting more shirts on sale at retail price.
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      She said: “Didn’t realise these were going on sale today and you’ve sold them out already!
      “More are coming before the end of the year and in more sizes (kids & adults) – so stay tuned!
      “Thank you all for your incredible support on this. You guys have made this happen!”
      The United star played a crucial part in England’s journey to the Women’s World Cup final earlier this year.
      Although England suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain at the last hurdle, Earps came away from Australia with the Golden Glove.
      She was also named The Best Women’s Goalkeeper in the World by FIFA in February. More

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      Watch England Lionesses hero get sent off for timewasting in FIRST HALF as Ian Wright blasts it as ’embarrassing’

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      ENGLAND defender Alex Greenwood was sent off for time wasting during Manchester City’s WSL clash with Chelsea this afternoon.The 30-year-old was penalised while taking a free kick in the 39th minute of the match.
      Alex Greenwood was sent off for time wasting against ChelseaCredit: PA
      Chloe Kelly was left furious about the decisionCredit: Reuters
      With the ball just inside Man City’s half, Greenwood took around 25 seconds to find the pass.
      But just as she went to take the kick, referee Emily Heaslip blew her whistle before giving the England Lioness a second yellow.
      Greenwood, who stood still in disbelief, did not receive a warning prior to her dismissal.
      And her team-mates were left furious as a result, with Laia Aleixandri, Jill Roord and Chloe Kelly booked for dissent.
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      England legend Ian Wright took to social media to criticise the “embarrassing” officiating.
      He tweeted: “Embarrassing. They keep telling us about laws of the game but where is common sense! Why would she be wasting time??? Kmt.”
      Euro 2022 Golden Boot winner and Arsenal star Beth Mead agreed, adding: “Awful decision, never time wasting.”
      Meanwhile, WSL legend Casey Stoney branded the decision “ridiculous” and a “joke”, writing: “Possibly the most ridiculous red card I’ve ever seen. How to ruin a game @BarclaysWSL. Absolute joke!!!!!”
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      Man City were leading the match against holding WSL Champions Chelsea 1-0 when they went down to 10 players.
      Kelly opened the scoring in spectacular style just seven minutes into the clash with an excellent strike from 25-yards out.
      England Lioness Lauren Hemp was sent off in the late stages after picking up a second yellow card.
      The first was for dissent, while the second followed a challenge on Lauren James.
      Chelsea went on to level the score in the sixth minute of added time through Guro Reiten.
      After the match, Man City boss Gareth Taylor claimed that Greenwood’s red card was a “gamechanger”.
      Speaking to BBC Sport, he said: “The gamechanger is Alex’s [Greenwood] red card. It changes everything.
      “It is frustrating, particularly when we seemed to have gone from here to here [one extreme to another] on dishing out those yellow cards.
      “It is a difficult one to take because the players were magnificent defending the box against some really physical, direct players. Then with Alanna [Kennedy] off the pitch we think Khiara [Keating] has pulled off the save at the vital moment [before Chelsea scored].
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      “I’m so proud of the players. We were tremendous last week. This week was a different game. I spoke to Emma [Hayes] at the end and neither of us enjoyed that because those few decisions were a spoiler.
      “All we want to see is consistency. If that is going to happen in a game like that, then we need to see that applied across every game.”
      City went down to nine players at the end of the match after Lauren Hemp was sent offCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd 2 Arsenal 2: Cloe Lacasse scores dramatic late leveller to stop Gunners hitting unwanted record

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      CLOE LACASSE came to Arsenal’s rescue dashing Manchester United’s hopes of piling title pressure on the Gunners. Just as it looked as if Melvine Malard had sealed the win that would consign the visitors to a fourth loss on the bounce – Lacasse struck to claim a 2-2 draw.
      Cloe Lacasse’s late leveller rescued a point for ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Leah Galton had earlier equalised for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      A result that will have come as a relief for the visitors with Sabrina D’Angelo’s penalty box howler gifting United a goal.
      As a footballing force that was once the most dominant in the women’s domestic game on these shores, Arsenal have been used to setting records.
      But tonight the holders of the most league title trophies wins – with 15 in their cabinet – almost fell to a fourth straight loss in the WSL for the first time.
      A new record that would have been notched up just a day after they announced a new three-year contract for boss Jonas Eidevall. 
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      This evening’s duel was the first time Alessia Russo returned to top-flight action against her old club since sealing a sensational summer switch to the London giants. 
      In the last clash between the rivals in April, the striker was the home fans’ darling bagging the winner that saw them do a league double over Arsenal.
      Ahead of the game, Leah Galton spoke of her wish to see United’s fans give their former star a warm welcome. 
      But the pantomime jeers that greeted the announcement of her name in Arsenal’s starting 11 showed there was fat chance of that.
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      Chastened by his side’s shock home loss to Liverpool, Eidevall made six changes to his line-up.
      This included goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger replaced by Canada ace D’Angelo.
      And after weathering some early pressure the visitors took a 14th-minute lead with Russo involved in the build-up to Stina Blackstenius’ slotted finish. 
      The hosts looked to battle back with Geyse and Galton serving as their most dangerous threats in attack.
      And golden girl Galton got the crowd rocking by punishing D’Angelo’s dawdling to pinch the ball and net a close range 27th-minute finish.
      Melvine Malard thought she had won the match for UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Alessia Russo returned to United for the first time since joining ArsenalCredit: Alamy
      The second half saw the game become more end-to-end with Geyse slicing a shot inches wide of the post for United. 
      And Russo who cracked the post late on forced Mary Earps into a stunning save with her feet with a close range shot. 
      Super sub Malard punished another error at the back for Arsenal lifting the ball over D’Angelo for debut goal in the 81st minute. 
      But Lacasse’s injury-time leveller saw the Gunners escape with a point with a clash with Aston Villa up next. More

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      Man Utd 2-2 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Cloe Lacasse with injury-time STUNNER for Gunners as Russo brutally BOOED

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      CLOE LACASSE fired in an injury-time rocket as Arsenal pulled back a 2-2 draw at Manchester United in the WSL.Alessia Russo returned to her old stomping ground but was hit with almighty BOOs from the home faithful when her name was read out as the teams emerged.
      Substitute Melvine Malard thought she had won it for United with an 81st-minute strike, before fellow sub Lacasse’s stunning effort saw the game end all square.

      Result: Man Utd 2 Arsenal 2
      Man Utd: Earps, Blundell, Le Tissier, Turner, George, Zelem, Ladd, Toone, Garcia, Geyse, Galton
      Arsenal: D’Angelo, Ilestedt, Beattie, Codina, Maritz, Little, Walti, Pelova, Catley, Russo, Blackstenius

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      The points are shared at the end of a thrilling Friday night WSL clash.
      Man Utd remain at the top of the table for now, but Marc Skinner will be disappointed that his side let three points slip.
      Meanwhile, it was an encouraging performance from Arsenal following last week’s defeat, but two mistakes cost them a potential win in the end.
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      Marc Skinner reacts
      Speaking to Sky Sports, the Man Utd manager said: “The late equaliser does feel like a kick in the teeth because you have the three points won and then it becomes just one.
      “But I cannot be prouder of the players, they have only had eight days to work together as a collective.
      “Even Mal [Melvine Malard] when she comes on doesn’t really know how we move, how we approach certain situations, but she was fantastic. I thought the players gave everything, and I think that shows.
      “You’re not always going to win those sorts of games, they got the late goal today, we got one last week.
      “It was a top level game, something fans want to keep watching, and we always want to win. But I am proud of what the players have done in such a short space of time.”
      Credit: Getty
      Jonas Eidevall reacts
      Speaking to Sky Sports at full time, the Arsenal boss said: “I think it’s really important to talk about two things. One is that we start with one XI, but we finish with another XI.
      “That is one of the things that I am most pleased with today. We finished the game much stronger than Manchester United did.
      “One change we have did this year is instead of presenting the starting XI first, we present the bench first. Because they are so important.
      “This is the tools we have to change things during the game and you guys are going to be really important for it. All players coming on today really showed that.”
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      Kim Little reacts
      Speaking to Sky Sports, the Arsenal captain said: “It was so important for us to get the point especially after our result last weekend.
      “It was a great performance, we showed a lot of character today and Cloe’s [Lacasse] goal rounded it off at the end. We are so happy for her, but also happy we got the point today.
      “It is always tough to come here and get a result, in the past we have always found it difficult to get points here. So it is a positive result for us.
      “We were disappointed in our performance last week, as a team and individuals, and we knew we needed to turn that around. As a club and a team we expect much better from ourselves. We did that all week in training and I think we showed that in our performance today.”
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      Russo returns
      Alessia Russo put on an impressive performance on her return to Leigh Sports Village against her former club this evening.

      Full Time – Man Utd 2-2 Arsenal
      It was a thrilling clash with both teams going toe-to-toe and the points are shared in the end.

      Full Time – Man Utd 2-2 Arsenal
      The points are shared in Manchester after a thrilling match.
      Credit: Reuters
      90+5. Man Utd 2-2 Arsenal
      Lacasse receives the ball 25 yards out from goal and fires her shot into the top-left corner!
      What an equaliser!
      90+4. GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLL ARSENAL!!!!
      WHAT. A. STRIKE.
      Super-sub Lacasse with a world-class finish!

      90+1. Man Utd 2-1 Arsenal
      McCabe goes for goal from distance, but her effort flies wide.
      We’re into SIX minutes of added time.
      88. Man Utd 2-1 Arsenal
      Maanum has the ball in the net, but she is flagged offside!
      86. Man Utd 2-1 Arsenal
      Two more changes for Arsenal.
      Lacasse replaces Maritz.
      Wubben-Moy replaces Beattie.
      82. Man Utd 2-1 Arsenal
      Completely against the run of play, Man Utd have the lead!
      Miyazawa heads the ball into the box, Ilestedt looks for D’Angelo to claim it, but the goalkeeper leaves it and Malard has a tap-in!
      A complete disasterclass from the Gunners… again.
      Credit: PA
      81. GOOOAAAAAALLLLLL MAN UTD!!!!
      Its another defensive disaster for Arsenal!
      Malard with the goal!

      78. Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
      Russo is denied by the woodwork!
      There is a scramble in the box, but Man Utd somehow manage to clear the danger!
      76. Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
      Another two changes for Man Utd
      Toone is replaced by Miyazawa.
      Garcia is replaced by Malard.
      There is a pause in play while D’Angelo receives treatment for a knock.
      71. Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
      Skinner makes his first change.
      Geyse is replaced by Williams.
      67. Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
      Russo goes for goal again, but Earps makes another excellent save!
      66. Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
      Another big chance for Arsenal as a cross is sent into the box.
      Russo heads it towards goal, but Earps makes a great save!
      What a moment that could’ve been!
      65. Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
      Huge chance for Arsenal!
      Walti makes her way into the box and sets the ball across goal, but nobody gets onto the end of it!
      The Gunners are piling the pressure on!
      63. Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
      The second Arsenal substitute is booked – this time it’s Foord for a challenge on Blundell.
      Eidevall is also shown a yellow.
      61. Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
      McCabe is booked… two minutes after coming onto the pitch…
      Credit: Reuters
      59. Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
      Arsenal make three changes.
      McCabe replaces Codina.
      Maanum replaces Pelova.
      Foord replaces Blackstenius.
      58. Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
      Arsenal push forward again as Russo gets away from Turner with an excellent turn.
      She is fouled on the edge of the box by Zelem, who is booked for the challenge. More