Maanum stunner offers Arsenal essential WSL victory over Leicester

May 05, 2023 at 10:15 PM

rida Maanum netted an outstanding winner as Arsenal saved themselves within the hunt for a high three-finish within the Women’s Super League with a slender 1-0 victory over Leicester.

The Norwegian curled residence a long-range strike simply after the hour mark to settle a good contest at Meadow Park. Arsenal had been annoyed for giant elements of the sport, after Katie McCabe had a penalty saved within the seventh minute.

But they bought the win and it was one which lifted Arsenal to inside two factors of third-placed Chelsea and three behind Manchester City in second, on whom they’ve a recreation in hand. The race for the title, and a top-three end to safe Women’s Champions League soccer subsequent season, seems set to go all the way down to the wire.

Arsenal, seeking to bounce again from their Champions League exit to Wolfsburg on Monday, began strongly and had an opportunity to take an early lead after McCabe was introduced down within the space by Hannah Cain.

McCabe stepped as much as take the ensuing spot-kick however was denied by the superb Janina Leitzig.

Leicester threatened by Cain however her shot was blocked by keeper Sabrina D’Angelo earlier than Victoria Pelova spurned an opportunity for the hosts.

Cain was denied once more by D’Angelo within the 62nd minute and was left to rue the chance as Maanum discovered the highest nook from the sting of the world following a Jodie Taylor cut-back.