Women's Super League · 2026-27 · Matchday 5
Sun 4 Oct, 16:30 BST · Joie Stadium, Manchester
Manchester City4–2Arsenal
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Manchester City 4-2 Arsenal: recap
Headline: Manchester City 4-2 Arsenal: recap
Final: Manchester City 4-2 Arsenal at Joie Stadium.
Table implications: Updated standings reflect this result..
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Manchester City vs Arsenal: Matchday 5 preview
Headline: Manchester City vs Arsenal: Matchday 5 preview
Manchester City meet Arsenal at Joie Stadium (Oct 4, 2026, 4:30 PM).
Likely Manchester City XI: Eartha Cumings, Risa Shimizu, Jade Rose, Alex Greenwood, Laura Wienroither, Grace Clinton, Vivianne Miedema, Sam Coffey, Beth Mead, Laura Coombs, Mary Fowler.
Likely Arsenal XI: Daphne van Domselaar, Emily Fox, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Élisa de Almeida, Leah Williamson, Georgia Stanway, Mariona Caldentey, Kim Little, Caitlin Foord, Olivia Smith, Michelle Agyemang.
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Angle to note (informational only, not betting advice): market is close; live tactical battle expected.
Expected goals
xG: 0.92 – 1.59
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Player xG
| Player | xG | xA | xGOT | Min | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Baum · Arsenal | 1.01 | 0.04 | 1.10 | 68 | 7.7 |
| Lauren Hemp · Manchester City | 0.36 | 0.04 | 1.08 | 90 | 9.3 |
| Khadija Shaw · Manchester City | 0.30 | 0.06 | 0.97 | 90 | 8.0 |
| Lotte Wubben-Moy · Arsenal | 0.24 | 0.01 | 0.23 | 90 | 5.9 |
| Beth Mead · Manchester City | 0.22 | 0.01 | — | 62 | 6.8 |
| Alessia Russo · Arsenal | 0.12 | 0.19 | 0.60 | 90 | 6.9 |
| Emily Fox · Arsenal | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.22 | 81 | 6.1 |
| Selina Cerci · Arsenal | 0.08 | — | 0.19 | 9 | — |
| Olivia Smith · Arsenal | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 22 | 6.3 |
| Caitlin Foord · Arsenal | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | 46 | 6.0 |
| Mariona Caldentey · Arsenal | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.03 | 44 | 6.8 |
| Georgia Stanway · Arsenal | 0.03 | 0.16 | — | 68 | 6.4 |
| Kerstin Casparij · Manchester City | 0.03 | — | 0.06 | 28 | 7.0 |
| Aoba Fujino · Manchester City | 0.02 | 0.33 | — | 89 | 7.8 |
| Kim Little · Arsenal | — | 0.03 | — | 90 | 7.0 |
| Steph Catley · Arsenal | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Greenwood · Manchester City | — | 0.08 | — | 90 | 7.3 |
| Stina Blackstenius · Arsenal | — | — | — | 22 | 6.1 |
| Frida Maanum · Arsenal | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yui Hasegawa · Manchester City | — | 0.13 | — | 90 | 7.0 |
| Géraldine Reuteler · Arsenal | — | — | — | — | — |
| Niamh Charles · Manchester City | — | 0.05 | — | 62 | 7.2 |
| Misa · Arsenal | — | — | — | — | — |
| Laura Wienroither · Manchester City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anneke Borbe · Arsenal | — | — | — | 90 | 4.5 |
| Leah Williamson · Arsenal | — | 0.09 | — | 90 | 5.4 |
| Ayaka Yamashita · Manchester City | — | — | — | 90 | 7.9 |
| Ona Batlle · Arsenal | — | 0.03 | — | 81 | 6.0 |
| Mary Fowler · Manchester City | — | 0.01 | — | 28 | 6.2 |
| Eartha Cumings · Manchester City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyra Cooney-Cross · Arsenal | — | 0.15 | — | 90 | 7.5 |
| Laura Blindkilde · Manchester City | — | 0.01 | — | 20 | 6.6 |
| Grace Clinton · Manchester City | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Carlotta Wamser · Manchester City | — | 0.02 | — | 62 | 7.3 |
| Smilla Holmberg · Arsenal | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Sam Coffey · Manchester City | — | 0.04 | — | 70 | 7.6 |
| Jade Rose · Manchester City | — | 0.03 | — | 90 | 7.1 |
| Gracie Prior · Manchester City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mayzee Davies · Manchester City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iman Beney · Manchester City | — | — | — | 28 | 6.5 |
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