Arsenal v Tottenham: Women’s Super League – live | Women’s Super League

23 minutes: What a strike! Tottenham recover the ball on the left side with Jessica Naz. The striker cuts inside, not unlike Thomas earlier in the half, and hits the ball onto the crossbar. Zinsberger touched the thunderous strike and it went out for a Tottenham corner – their first of the match.

22 minutes: Arsenal enjoy another brilliance in the final third. McCabe tries to play a neat ball to Russo but he is too close to Spencer who comfortably collects the ball.

17 minutes: Tottenham survived the initial pressure and regained the ball after a turnover in play. In a flash, a through ball placed Martha Thomas on the right side. She sprints towards the box and cuts smartly inside to unleash a left-footed shot. But it’s directly at Zinsberger.

16 minutes: In all honesty, from the Vilahamn side we expect a tough opening exchange. During Friday’s press conference, the coach said: “I don’t think anyone here expects us to win the game, but we can if we have a good day.”

15 mins: No, they can’t. Tottenham manage to take control of the match as we reach the 15 minute mark.

10 minutes: I can no longer count the number of corners won by Arsenal. It’s relentless pressure from the home side. Arsenal have scored a quarter (eight) of their goals in the first 15 minutes of WSL matches this season. Can they do the same thing again today?

8 minutes: Arsenal dominate the early stages of the match. The midfielder works well towards the right where Beth Mead sends in a cross. He is blocked by a Tottenham defender and goes out for another corner.

3 minutes: Alessia Russo scores the first shot on target after a second Arsenal corner. It’s comfortable for Spencer in goal though. Russo then has a chance at redemption. A third corner is launched towards the back post from the right. The ball falls to the Arsenal striker but she stretches and only manages to brush it aside. It’s a promising start for Arsenal.

2 minutes : Arsenal win an early corner but it ultimately comes to nothing. They will be keen to get off to a good start in front of their beloved fans.

1 minute: Tottenham will start in front of a packed house at the Emirates.

Robert Vilahamn is hoping to spoil Arsenal’s party, as he indicated in his press conference on Friday. “I mean, we’ve never beaten them before and I think that shows what we’re capable of and shows what we want to do every game against them, so I think that’s proof that we’re taking action. So of course, beating them again would be even nicer to show the world that we are making new steps.

The Emirates Stadium is indeed full for today’s derby. Eidevall is delighted as he speaks to BBC Sport pundits on the touchline.

Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Jonas Eidevall was excited about the prospect of a full house at the Emirates Stadium today. “Yeah, I heard we have 166 tickets left, so anyone can rush in and get lucky and get those last few tickets. It’s amazing, it’s awesome, and it clearly shows that this isn’t the case. is not unique. Less than 12 months ago we filled the stadium for the first time for the women’s team against Wolfsburg in the semi-final of the Champions League… We are not only looking for heights, but we are also looking for consistency, we “We’re looking for sustainability, we’re looking to create a culture at the Emirates Stadium week in, week out, and this is showing great progress in that direction.”

Three changes for the Tottenham full-backs who lost 2-1 to Aston Villa before the international break. Spurs goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer replaces Barbora Votíková. Charlotte Grant makes way for Ashleigh Neville who returns to the team after injury. Jessica Naz also replaces Bethany England.

Three changes for Arsenal after beating Manchester United 3-1. Cloé Lacasse, Stina Blackstenius and Sabrina D’Angelo give way to Caitlin Foord, Alessia Russo and Manuela Zinsberger. Eidevall’s squad will be strengthened by the return from injury of Leah Williamson.

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