Arsenal have been pressured to pay for failing to land one of many forwards they recognized as January switch targets after being held to a goalless draw by resolute West Ham – the primary time ever the Hammers took WSL factors away from their London counterparts.
Jonas Eidevall’s aspect brought on a stir earlier than the switch window closed with their pursuit of Manchester United’s Alessia Russo. Each bids would have been world document charges, with the second of them round £500,000.
However they have been unable to clear United’s star striker from Manchester, earlier than firing a clean of their first WSL assembly for the reason that window closed – additionally the primary time they have not managed to attain within the league in over 12 months.
Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold was the hero of Paul Konchesky’s aspect, who was additionally denied a first-half penalty when Rafaelle clumsily knocked down Dagny Brynjarsdottir, who was missed by all officers.
The guests got here on robust within the second half, registering a complete of 9 pictures on course, however could not create something clear with premium high quality in entrance of objective.
Arnold denied Stina Blackstenius on a number of events, whereas Frida Maanum additionally squandered a plethora of possibilities, as Arsenal misplaced extra floor to favorites Chelsea within the WSL title race – they’re now 5 factors behind, however have a sport in hand.
And after?
Saturday February 11 12:00 p.m.
Kick off 12:30 p.m.
It is a mega weekend of WSL motion forward! Manchester Metropolis host Arsenal on Saturday February 11, dwell on Sky Sports activities Soccerkick off 12:30 p.m. West Hamwithin the meantime, have a free weekend.
However when you’re occupied with extra dwell motion, you possibly can dive into Manchester Unitedjourney to Spurs, dwell on Sky Sports activities SoccerSunday February 12 from 11:30 a.m., kick-off 12 p.m.
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