The big picture

Manchester United come in 5th on the ladder with 15 points; Arsenal are 6th on 13. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Manchester United are 3–2–3 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.4 against.

Arsenal are 2–2–4 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 1.1 against.

Form

Manchester United have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Everton 0–0.

Arsenal have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Aston Villa 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 14 times on our records since 2019: Manchester United 3, Arsenal 5, 6 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), it was a draw 1–1 at Emirates Stadium.

Biggest margin between these two: Arsenal by 2 goals in 2023-24 (3–1).

Players to watch

For Manchester United, watch Julia Zigiotti Olme (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Elisabeth Terland (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Arsenal, watch Alessia Russo (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Lisa Baum (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Manchester United have the edge.