Manchester United v Arsenal Women team news: Stina Blackstenius starts upfront

Arsenal make two changes from the 5-1 win over West Ham; no Jenna Nighswonger again

21 September, 2025 13:52

Freddie Cardy at Leigh Sports Village

Manchester United v Arsenal Women team news: Stina Blackstenius starts upfront

Stina Blackstenius scored in Arsenal Women's thrashing of West Ham last time out. Credit- Suzy Lycett @boodlepim

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Stina Blackstenius will lead the line for Arsenal Women away to Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village. Blackstenius replaces Frida Maanum, with Alessia Russo dropping into the number ten role.

Summer signing Olivia Smith comes in for Beth Mead on the right wing, whilst Katie Reid keeps her place at centre-back alongside Steph Catley.

Chloe Kelly returns to the squad after missing last Friday’s trip to West Ham with a knock.

Full-back Jenna Nighswonger is left out of the Arsenal squad once again, having not featured at all so far this season.

Arsenal: Van Domselaar, Fox, Reid, Catley, McCabe, Little (C), Mariona, Russo, Smith, Foord, Blackstenius

Substitutes: Zinsberger, Wubben-Moy, Codina, Hinds, Cooney-Cross, Pelova, Maanum, Mead, Kelly

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