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Arsenal vs Manchester City (2026-02-08T12:00:00.000Z)

WSL Round 15
  • Emirates Stadium
  • Abigail Byrne
1 - 0Full time

    Arsenal vs Manchester City (2026-02-08T12:00:00.000Z)


    Match review

    Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City: Smith dents leaders' title push

    Manchester City suffered just their second defeat in the Women's Super League this season, with Arsenal denting their title hopes.


    Momentum

      Top stats

      Ball possession
      51%
      49%
    • 1.55
      Expected goals (xG)
      0.39
    • 12
      Total shots
      8
    • 2
      Big chances
      0

    Events

    Olivia Smith (1 - 0)assist by Mariona Caldentey
    17‎’‎
    46‎’‎
    90‎’‎+6
    7.3

    Arsenal

    4-2-3-1

    6.8

    Manchester City

    4-2-3-1
    7.3
    Arsenal
    4-2-3-1
    7.8
    14van Domselaar
    6.8
    Manchester City
    4-2-3-1

    Coach

    Coach

    Substitutes

    Team form


      Top stats

      Ball possession
      51%
      49%
    • 1.55
      Expected goals (xG)
      0.39
    • 12
      Total shots
      8
    • 2
      Big chances
      0

    Player of the Match

    Mariona Caldentey
    Arsenal
    8.0

    About the match

      Arsenal faces Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 12:00 UTC. This match is part of the WSL. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Arsenal and Manchester City have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Arsenal vs Manchester City live score with a full set of match features, including:

    • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

    • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

    • The lineups are:
      Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Daphne van Domselaar - Emily Fox, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Steph Catley, Katie McCabe - Kim Little, Mariona Caldentey - Beth Mead, Alessia Russo, Caitlin Foord - Olivia Smith.
      Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ayaka Yamashita - Kerstin Casparij, Jade Rose, Rebecca Knaak, Alex Greenwood - Laura Blindkilde, Yui Hasegawa - Kerolin, Vivianne Miedema, Lauren Hemp - Khadija Shaw.

    • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

    • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Arsenal and Manchester City have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Arsenal 9 win(s), Manchester City 10 win(s), and 2 draw(s).

    • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

    • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

    • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

    • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

    • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Arsenal vs Manchester City, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

      FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

    Insights

    • Have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Average 1.9 goals per match

    • Caitlin Foord has created the most big chances for Arsenal (5)

    • Have scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Have been awarded the most penalties this season (3)

    • Khadija Shaw is the competition's top scorer (14)

    Emirates StadiumLondon, England
    Capacity60,383
    Attendance39,155
    65%
    SurfaceGrass
    Weather conditions
    11°C
    • Abigail Byrne

    Who will win?


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    Emirates StadiumLondon, England
    Capacity60,383
    Attendance39,155
    65%
    SurfaceGrass
    Weather conditions
    11°C

    About the match

      Arsenal faces Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 12:00 UTC. This match is part of the WSL. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Arsenal and Manchester City have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Arsenal vs Manchester City live score with a full set of match features, including:

    • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

    • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

    • The lineups are:
      Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Daphne van Domselaar - Emily Fox, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Steph Catley, Katie McCabe - Kim Little, Mariona Caldentey - Beth Mead, Alessia Russo, Caitlin Foord - Olivia Smith.
      Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ayaka Yamashita - Kerstin Casparij, Jade Rose, Rebecca Knaak, Alex Greenwood - Laura Blindkilde, Yui Hasegawa - Kerolin, Vivianne Miedema, Lauren Hemp - Khadija Shaw.

    • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

    • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Arsenal and Manchester City have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Arsenal 9 win(s), Manchester City 10 win(s), and 2 draw(s).

    • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

    • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

    • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

    • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

    • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Arsenal vs Manchester City, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

      FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

    Insights

    • Have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Average 1.9 goals per match

    • Caitlin Foord has created the most big chances for Arsenal (5)

    • Have scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Have been awarded the most penalties this season (3)

    • Khadija Shaw is the competition's top scorer (14)

    Who will win?