Arsenal and Manchester United return from the winter break with a high-stakes Women’s Super League clash that could have significant implications in the race for the top three. Separated by just one point in the table, the two sides meet knowing that victory would provide valuable momentum as the season enters its second half. In this match preview, we’ll cover everything you need to know ahead of Arsenal vs. Manchester United, from predicted lineups and team news to how to watch the game live.
Match Preview Quick Info:
- 🗓 Date: January 10, 2025
- 🏟 Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- ⏰ Kick-off: 12:30 GMT
- 📺 Watch: Sky Sports
- 📡 VPN: NordVPN
Arsenal vs. Manchester United: Team News & Possible Lineups
Arsenal vs. Manchester United Women Lineups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Arsenal
Head coach Renée Slegers gave a team update ahead of the clash with Manchester United:
“We wanted to maximise the time that we got coming back in because it’s a short period of preparation. The squad looks really, really good. From a fitness perspective, Chloe is still not available. Daphne is really close, but still not available. And then, of course, very sad news about Kyra’s mum. She travelled back to Australia to be with her family.”
On Kyra Cooney-Cross: “There’s no time scale at the moment. She is where she needs to be. She’s with her mum and her sisters, spending time there. That’s all we know and that’s all that’s important at the moment.”
What the coach has to say
Renée Slegers on Manchester United: “We expect them to come out and be aggressive and apply themselves as they want to. Of course we see that they pride themselves on their defensive game, their intensity, their aggression. They have specific qualities they’ve added to their squad as well. So we’ll see how they start and finish the game tomorrow.
“We’ll have to be prepared for different scenarios. Because depending on personnel they might want to play those players to their strengths. That’s the fun part about the WSL. You have to prepare for different scenarios. Because you don’t exactly know how the teams are going to come out. What we do know is that we have to be on top of everything every single minute. We felt it at the Emirates last year. We did win 4-3 but they came back with goals. They’ve shown it this season as well. It’s from start to finish.”
Team News Manchester United
The latest team news from Marc Skinner:
- Ella Toone, Leah Galton and Gabby George are ruled out due to injury.
- New signings Hanna Lundkvist and Lea Schuller should both be in contention.
- Millie Turner returned to the make bench against Spurs last time out, which was a welcome sight after a prolonged spell on the sidelines.
- Jayde Riviere missed out with a knock in our last outing but appears to have shaken off her previous issue.
What the coach has to say
Head coach Marc Skinner ahead of the clash with Arsenal: “Just exciting really. This is a tough team. They’re European Champions and we’re playing them in their backyard. I love the resilience of our team, the way that we play, the quality of our football at times is incredible.
“I want to make sure we go into this year and attack everything. It’s a Champions League game, so we’ve got to go in there and give absolutely everything. With our quality we can really hurt Arsenal. If we do it at the best of our ability.”
Arsenal vs. Manchester United Women Lineups
Potential Arsenal Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
- Borbe
- Fox
- Wubben-Moy
- Catley
- Hinds
- Little
- Caldentey
- Mead
- Maanum
- Smith
- Russo
Potential Manchester United Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
- Tullis-Joyce
- Sandberg
- George
- Le Tissier
- Janssen
- Park
- Miyazawa
- Naalsund
- Rolfö
- Terland
- Malard
Arsenal vs. Manchester United: Previous Meetings & Stats
Arsenal and Manchester United return from the winter break to kick off the second half of the Women’s Super League season, meeting in round 12. The Gunners currently sit third in the table with 22 points, just one point ahead of Manchester United in fourth, making this a crucial fixture for both sides.
The last time Arsenal hosted Manchester United, the Gunners claimed a dramatic 4–3 victory in a seven-goal thriller. That encounter was followed by a goalless draw earlier this season.
Arsenal went into the winter break on the back of a strong run of results, securing victories over Crystal Palace, OH Leuven, Everton, FC Twente, Liverpool and Real Madrid, with their most recent defeat coming in November against Bayern Munich.
Manchester United, meanwhile, suffered losses to OL Lyonnes and Wolfsburg but finished the year on a positive note with wins over Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur.
| Team Streaks | ||
 | Wins | 6 |
| No losses | 7 |
 | No losses | 3 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 7/8 |
| First to score | 5/5 |
| First half winner | 4/5 |
| First half loser | 5/7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s Super League Arsenal vs. Manchester United?
You can watch the Women’s Super League match between Arsenal vs. Manchester United on Sky Sports. If you’re watching from outside the UK, consider using a VPN service. We recommend NordVPN, it isn’t free, but it’s cheaper than juggling multiple subscriptions that may still only cover part of the schedule.
When was the last meeting between Arsenal vs. Manchester United?
The last meeting between the teams was on the 21st of September 2025. The match finished in a goalless draw.
What is Arsenal vs. Manchester United kick-off time?
Arsenal vs. Manchester United kicks off on Saturdday, January 10, at 12:30 BST at the Emirates Stadium.
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