Arsenal (W) 1-0 Manchester City (W)
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Arsenal (W) won: Arsenal (W) 1-0 Manchester City (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 15) on Sun, 8 Feb 2026 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal (W) goals: Olivia Smith 17'. Expected goals: 1.55-0.39. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Mariona Caldentey (8).
Match report
Arsenal (W) beat Manchester City (W) 1-0
Arsenal (W) squeezed past Manchester City (W) 1-0 at Emirates Stadium on Sunday 8 February in the Women's Super League.
Olivia Smith put Arsenal (W) ahead on 17' (1-0).
Arsenal (W) had 51% of the ball, shots were 12-8 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.55-0.39. Arsenal (W) were the better side on chances, too.
Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 39,155. Referee: Abigail Byrne.
Match stats
| Arsenal (W) | Manchester City (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.55 | 0.39 |
| Total shots | 12 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 22 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 398 (85%) | 373 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total shots | 12 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 3 |
Lineups
Arsenal (W) (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 (W) (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
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Olivia Smith (Arsenal (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Sam Coffey for Laura Blindkilde (Manchester City (W))
- 68' · Substitution · Frida Maanum for Beth Mead (Arsenal (W))
- 73' · Substitution · Iman Beney for Kerolin (Manchester City (W))
- 80' · Yellow card · Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Smilla Holmberg for Katie McCabe (Arsenal (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Chloe Kelly for Olivia Smith (Arsenal (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Leah Williamson for Steph Catley (Arsenal (W))
- 89' · Substitution · Laia Codina for Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal (W))
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Grace Clinton for Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City (W))
All-time head-to-head
56 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal (W) 23, draws 13, Manchester City (W) 20.
Arsenal (W) vs Manchester City (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Arsenal (W) vs Manchester City (W)?
Arsenal (W) won, 1-0 (Women's Super League) on Sun, 8 Feb 2026.
When and where is Arsenal (W) vs Manchester City (W)?
Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 12:00 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal (W) and Manchester City (W)?
In 56 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal (W) 23 wins, 13 draws, Manchester City (W) 20 wins (goals 81-77).