Friday 19 September 2025 16:36
Manchester United Women are looking to capitalise on the positive energy achieved from reaching the Champions League’s league phase by beating Arsenal in the Barclays WSL.
A stunning 3-0 second-leg win over Brann on Thursday overturned a first-leg deficit to take Marc Skinner’s side into the league section of the tournament for the first time in our history.
Friday’s draw threw up some outstanding fixtures, including games with top French sides Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain.
Remarkably, over 9,000 tickets have already been sold for the clash with the Gunners on Sunday and you can still get yours to see us in action.
HOW TO WATCH AND FOLLOW
The contest kicks off at 14:50 BST on Sunday and is being shown live on BBC One and the WSL YouTube channel.
Radio commentary is provided in the United App and highlights will appear on our channels, along with detailed match coverage later in the day.
Of course, you can still attend in person and help push towards a record attendance to see the Reds in action at Leigh.
TEAM NEWS
United lead the way in the division but are only ahead of the north Londoners on goal difference, hence this is a huge contest.
Skinner hopes Celin Bizet Donnum will be available, after being rested as a precaution for the win over Brann, where Elisabeth Terland scored a hat-trick. Another update is awaited on Millie Turner, who is still having a knee problem assessed.
Leah Galton and Simi Awujo have been sidelined of late but Rachel Williams is back, while Jayde Riviere suffered a knock on Thursday.
The visitors are without England international Leah Williamson, after the 28-year-old recently underwent a knee operation, while record-signing Olivia Smith could start after being on the bench for the game against West Ham United.
Boss Renee Slegers has suggested Chloe Kelly will be fit enough to feature.
“It’s a little knock,” Slegers said. “But she’s been in big parts of training this week, so it looks very positive.”
KEY INFO
There are free football sessions taking place on the MUGA pitch before the game, with Manchester United Foundation coaches passing on their knowledge. This is located behind The Whistling Wren and next to Car Park 1.
The times are 12:50 BST until 14:30 BST and all junior fans must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Remember fans can drink alcohol in their seats a part of the ongoing trial.
More details for supporters can be found here.
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FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
Everton v London City Lionesses (19:30 BST)
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City (19:30 BST)
SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
Aston Villa v Liverpool
Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham United
Chelsea v Leicester City
UNITED v Arsenal (14:50 BST)
Kick-offs 12:00 BST unless stated.
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